HGV Technician

Job description
Company Overview

Our client, part of one of Britain’s leading companies, produces and delivers freshly baked bread and other delicious items daily. They value aiming high, keeping promises, working together, and valuing everyone.

Job Overview

Our client seeks a Vehicle Maintenance Technician for their Stevenage Bakery. This full-time role involves the inspection, service, and repair of vehicles, trailers, and ancillary equipment per agreed schedules and procedures.

Responsibilities
• Always Demonstrate the ‘Safety First’ approach, including proactive hazard reporting.
• Show flexibility when transitioning between tasks within the VMU operation.
• Contribute to site standards and internal/external audits, maintaining a clean work environment.
• Collaborate with the VMU Management team to ensure fleet standards are met.
• Perform repairs to meet or exceed VOSA minimum standards.
• Follow safety, environmental, and maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate with VMU shift Co-ordinator / FLM and Logistics team to ensure vehicle availability according to delivery schedules.
• Work efficiently to achieve shift KPIs.
• Highlight any non-compliance issues to the VMU Co-ordinator / FLM.
• Utilize resources effectively to complete tasks.
• Maintain vehicles and other fleet assets according to Company and VOSA standards.
• Perform other VMU duties as required.

Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience as a HGV/LGV/PSV technician.
• Level 3 City & Guilds qualification in LGV Vehicle Crafts or relevant equivalent.
• Commitment to personal development and a ‘Can Do’ attitude.
• Experience in LGV fleet maintenance operations.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• LGV Licence C+E (desirable but not essential).

Benefits:
• £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (with opportunities for overtime).
• Pension Scheme: 4% to 10% matched contribution.
• Discounted products.
• ‘Extra Slice’ savings scheme.
• Subsidized canteen.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted Simply Health rates.
• Death in service benefits up to 4 times your salary.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Family-friendly and flexible working schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Charitable giving through payroll.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Free uniform.
• Excellent local public transport links.

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on this exciting challenge, our client would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to apply.

United Kingdom
England
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