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HGV Technician

React Recruitment Limited
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG7 5AW, England

Salary

£36,000 - £43,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • A qualified HGV Technician is needed for an established company in Reading, requiring a minimum of C&G Level III or Btec.
  • The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, with 42.5 hours per week and overtime paid at time and a third.
  • The role includes responsibilities for the maintenance, service, and repair of heavy goods vehicles, ensuring high safety and performance standards.
  • Candidates should have strong mechanical and electrical repair skills, a current full UK driving licence, and proficiency in diagnostic tools.
  • Benefits include 24 days of annual leave, life assurance, a company pension contribution of up to 5%, and further education assistance.

Qualified HGV Technician required for established company - min of C&G Level III or Btec.

Job Title: HGV Technician

Location: Reading

Hours: 42.5 pw + OT paid at time and a third

Provide cover on rota system for breakdown cover

Salary: competitive depending on experience

Benefits include: 24 days annual leave per year + duvet day

  • Carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
  • 1 x Life Assurance
  • Company Pensions contribution of up to 5%
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Attractive overtime rates of up to 130%
  • Bonus, incentives and commission schemes

· Further Education Assistance

As an HGV Technician you are responsible for the maintenance, service, and repair of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). You ensure that all vehicles are maintained to a high safety and performance standard, identifying and repairing any mechanical or electrical issues.

Skills and experience required

  • Educated to C&G Level III or Btec
  • Current full UK driving licence
  • Proficient in the use of diagnostic tools and repair equipment specific to HGVs.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical repair skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities.
  • Good communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements
  • Computer literate
  • HGV licence (desired but not essential)
  • Forklift Licence (FLT) (desired but not essential)
  • Ability to lift heavy components and perform physically demanding tasks.
  • Capability to work in various conditions, including outdoor environments and in confined spaces.

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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.