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HGV Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Gillingham, Kent ME7 2NY

Salary

£18 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading provider in the plant, transport, and infrastructure support sector is seeking a skilled HGV Engineer for their Rochester depot, primarily working on road sweepers.
  • Candidates should have proven experience as an HGV Engineer, with a strong mechanical background and a willingness to learn; experience with road sweepers is a plus but not required.
  • The role involves diagnostics, repairs, and routine maintenance to ensure vehicles are safe and efficient, within a supportive engineering team environment.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of £18 per hour, a 40-hour working week, and opportunities for overtime, as well as various benefits including holidays and pension.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for experienced HGV engineers looking for long-term career prospects in a stable and varied role.

A leading provider in the plant, transport, and infrastructure support sector is looking for a skilled and motivated HGV Engineer to join the team at their Rochester depot occasionally attending breakdowns, working primarily on a fleet of road sweepers.

Experience with road sweepers would be a strong advantage, but it's not essential - applications are welcomed from experienced HGV engineers with a solid mechanical background and a willingness to learn.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking company, offering long-term career prospects within a supportive and safety-focused environment with a competitive salary with overtime available.

HGV Engineer - Rochester Job Overview

  • Depot-based role working on a fleet of HGVs, with a focus on road sweepers
  • Carry out diagnostics, repairs, and routine maintenance
  • Ensure all vehicles are safe, roadworthy, and operating efficiently
  • Work as part of a supportive, experienced engineering team
  • Opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in road sweepers (training provided if needed)
  • Ideal for experienced HGV engineers looking for a stable, varied role
  • Full support and ongoing training provided for the right candidate

HGV Engineer - Rochester Job Requirements

  • Proven experience as an HGV Engineer, Technician, or Mechanic
  • Relevant qualifications would be advantageous but not essential
  • Strong mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic skills
  • Experience working on road sweepers is desirable but not essential
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and equipment

HGV Engineer - Rochester Salary & Benefits

  • £18 an hour
  • 40 hour working week (7:30-16:30. 1-hour unpaid lunch break)
  • Overtime available
  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Pension
  • Accident and life cover
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Van and electric car scheme which are salary sacrifice

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.