HGV Technician
- Maintain and repair refuse collection vehicles, ensuring safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction while working within the Aftermarket team.
- Ideal candidates possess NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Service, experience in commercial repairs, and strong diagnostic skills.
- Flexibility in hours with a 45-hour week; location in Bridgwater with potential overtime and competitive salary up to £48,189.77 pa depending on experience.
Role: HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic
Location: Evercreech, BA4 6NA
Hours: 45 hours per week | between 06:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £48,189.77 pa DOE
Are you a skilled technician with a passion for vehicle maintenance and a commitment to high standards? We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HGV Technician to join our Aftermarket team!
This hands-on role involves maintaining and repairing refuse collection vehicles to the highest standards, ensuring safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction every step of the way.
What you'll be doing:
- Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on chassis and mounted equipment
- Service vehicles to VOSA standards and prepare them for MOT inspections
- Complete body and chassis repairs and ensure compliance with Department of Transport specifications
- Maintain accurate records and enter job details into company systems
- Liaise professionally with customers and work independently at customer sites
- Ensure all work is completed efficiently and to company standards
- Follow health and safety procedures and conduct risk assessments where required
- Undertake training to enhance technical skills and knowledge
What we're looking for:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance
- Proven experience in commercial vehicle repair and servicing
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Understanding of electronics, hydraulics, and wiring diagrams
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including overtime
- Experience with electric vehicles, IRTEC qualification, or HGV Class 2 licence is a bonus
If you're ready to take your technical skills to the next level, we'd love to hear from you!
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your development.
We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow. If you'd like to understand what options may be available for this position, please contact our Recruitment team.
At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.
- Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.
- Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.
- Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.
- Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we're committed to helping our people learn and grow.
- Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.
- My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.
- Free independent mortgage advice: Expert guidance to help you make informed financial decisions.
Please don't delay your application, this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.
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