HGV Technician

Based at Heathrow

£43,680 -£52,864 Basic -depending on shifts + bonus OTE £58,850 + Excellent Benefits

Red Sky has a couple of excellent opportunities for experienced HGV Technicians to join our client a well-established and rapidly expanding Automotive company with exciting progression opportunities

Are you a skilled HGV Mechanic looking for an exciting new opportunity? Join our clients dynamic team of  HGV Mechanics.  Our client is seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic with a strong background in heavy goods vehicle maintenance and repair.

Shifts available

Monday -Friday split shift on a rota basis 6am-2.30pm and 2pm – 0.30pm  OR Night shift Monday to Friday 10pm -6.30am

Weekends and outside basic hours paid at Overtime Rate x 1.5

Late shift payment paid on lates week - £25 per night (£3,000 per annum) 

Additional efficiency bonus up to £6,000 per annum available on reaching target (paid monthly)

Working as part of the Workshops Commercial Technician Team, you will be responsible for completing routine maintenance inspections, servicing, general repairs right up to in-depth diagnosis, gearbox, engine replacements

HGV Technician Skills and Experience:

Level 3 Qualification desired, however, we will consider time served applications over 5 years with proven experience

LGV/HGV/PCV Licence an advantage

Roadside Assistance Training qualification an advantage

Bus and coach experience an advantage

IRTEC accreditation desirable but not essential as we have IRTEC courses available

HGV Technician Company Benefits

• Manufacturer training provided to support career progression
• 30 days holiday including public bank holidays
• Additional leave service loyalty scheme
• Purchase holiday scheme
• Statutory employer pension
• Free Class IV MOT per year
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Referral bonus if you introduce your friends (£500 non technician roles) / £1500 (Technician roles)
• Paternity pay  
• Corporate uniform provided
• Cycle to work scheme
• Service and parts discounts for employees

HGV Technician Main Duties

• To carry out servicing and repairs in accordance with manufacturer guidance and current industry standards, ensuring that you utilise the most time efficient, cost-effective and safe method of working.
• To interpret work orders: first establish the work agreed, if this is not clear, to communicate with service team to ensure accuracy.
• To complete all events requested on works order and report any further defects and deficiencies to the Workshop Controller.
• Accurate recording of all work completed and required on job cards whilst following all necessary processes.
• Timely completion of service and supporting documentation.
• To ensure that all vehicles that are on site to be repaired, are treated with respect and care
• To ensure all special tools are returned at the end of use and any breakages or defects are reported immediately to the Workshop Controller. To comply with all statutory requirements, company policies and standard procedures.
• Responsible for your own Health and Safety

If you are an experienced HGV Technician with a solid and proven work history and looking to work for a company that rewards hard work please apply without delay

Red Sky are acting as a recruitment business in relation to the role

Contact information

Martina Goonan