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Hunter Knight Recruitment Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Reading, Berkshire RG17LT, England
£35,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A skilled and flexible HGV Technician is needed for a varied role in Reading, responsible for routine maintenance, servicing, and repairs.
- The position offers a basic salary of up to £39,000, with realistic on-target earnings (OTE) of £59,227 per annum, depending on experience.
- Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of proven technical experience, and Level 3 qualification is preferred but not essential.
- Additional benefits include overtime, annual leave, a company vehicle for on-call duties, and opportunities for further training and development.
- The role involves both workshop and roadside assistance work, contributing to a friendly family business environment.
Skilled and flexible HGV Technician required for a varied role at our Reading location!
Working as part of the Reading Team, you will be responsible for completing routine maintenance inspections, servicing, general repairs right up to in-depth diagnosis, gearbox, engine replacements wherever your skillset will take you. We will also commit to developing you furtherto increase your knowledge of our Brands.
On Target Realistic Earnings (OTE) £59.227.00 per annum
Basic Salary up to £39,000+ depending on your experience to date and your own abilities (Service Tech, Diagnostic Tech or Master Tech) - includes Shift Payment
Basic hours are 40 per week
Additional efficiency bonus up to £6,000 per annum available on reaching target (paid monthly)
Overtime always available
Weekends and outside of basic hours paid at 1.5
Permanent late shift available
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm and 1.00pm to 10pm (one hour unpaid lunch)
We also have availability for HGV technicians to be on our breakdown rota
Roadside Assistance element:
On Call Rota. Paid Standby Rates per £25 per night thats an additional £3,000 per annum.
- Hours worked outside your working week paid at 1 - once 40 hours worked.
Bank Holidays on call paid at Double Time.
Use of Company Vehicle for week on call.
Roadside Training where applicable and needed.
You will be able to increase your pay as you gain more experience and develop your skills, attend training and learn more about our brands.
More about us!
Multi manufacturer training programmes available we will support you with your desired career progression level
Additional Technical Certification paths available Tachograph, HGV Class 1 or 2 for example
30 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
Additional leave with service loyalty (3yrs / 5yrs / 7yrs / 10yrs)
Holiday+ Purchase Scheme (up to 3 days available to purchase)
Overtime available weekdays and weekends
Employer pension
Accident Policy for all employees
Tool Insurance
Uniform/PPE supplied
Free Class IV MOT per year
Mental Health First Aiders
Referral bonus if you introduce your technician friends (£1500!)
Paternity pay Full 2 weeks
Corporate uniform provided
Cycle to work scheme
Free Parking on Site, a few minutes from Junction 11 M4
Working for a friendly family business!
Youll carry out roadside diagnosis and repairs for customers in distress as well as service, maintenance, and repairs on some of the most respected trucks in the industry and will enjoy continued development and training at our industry-leading training centres.
Lets be clear The ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) will continue for the next 25 years and beyond it isnt all Electric!
Key requirements
Relevant qualification or proven technical experience
Problem Solver Actively seeking solutions
Open Communicator Encouraging collaboration
Team Player Working together to achieve goals
Organised Keeping to deadlines
Flexible Willing to take on a variety of tasks
Health and Safety Understanding of health and safety requirements
Preferred but not essential requirements
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
