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HGV Technician
Salford
Salary c£42,700.00 – c£61,000.00 per annum
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Company profit-share scheme
(See below for more detailed information)
HGV TECHNICIAN DAYS/AFTERS
HOURS OF WORK
Alternating shifts
Week 1 – 07:00 to 15:30
Week 2 – 12:30 to 21:00
1 in 3 Saturday mornings 08:00 to 12:00 (paid at overtime)
OR
NIGHT SHIFT HGV TECHNICIAN
HOURS OF WORK
Monday to Thursday – 8:30 pm to 7:00 am  Â
Ideally you will have HGV-Mechanical Qualifications such as IRTEC, NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds, however time-served mechanics with at least five years’ experience working on HGVs will be considered
About the Company
The company is well established, having been in operation for over 70 years and they are specialists in commercial vehicle rental. Their Business has 5 rental depots, with fully equipped, modern maintenance workshops in the North and South of England. From these depots they operate in excess of 2000 vehicles (of which 1000 are above 3.5 tons).
Why should you apply for this HGV Mechanic position?Â
- Annual pay rises
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
- Company profit-share scheme paid quarterly to loyal and hardworking employees - (This is at management discretion, further details to be discussed upon application). This bonus grows with the length of service
- Regular overtime offered at time and a half & DOUBLE-TIME rate!
- Approachable, professional management team
- Job stability – This is a cash-rich company that has been in operation for almost 70 years, and are industry leaders!
- Death in Service Pay-out (Life Insurance) Annual Salary X 2 (after 12 months qualifying period)
- Contributory Pension at 3% – effective immediately upon commencement of your employment
- Training & professional development opportunities, paid for by the company!
About the Role
The position of HGV Technician will involve being responsible for carrying out inspection and service routines and repairs and testing of vehicles in a professional and safe manner. The HGV Mechanic will be reporting to the Workshop Manager and will be able to investigate and diagnose faults, report findings and be able to carry out all repairs to the current manufacturers’ standards. It would be advantageous for you to have knowledge of cranes or hydraulics & experience working on tippers, tipper grabs or beaver tails, however these skills are not essential as training will be given.
HGV MECHANIC DAYS/AFTERS SHIFT - SALARY BREAKDOWN:
- 40 hours @ £19.54 per hour (hours as above) = £781.60 per week x 52 weeks   = £40,643.20 per annum
- 4 hours @ £29.31 per hour (08:00 – 12:00 1 in 3 Saturday mornings)                = £1,993.08 per annum
Total Earnings                                                                                                                      = £42,636.28 per annum
+ Non-compulsory overtime available to boost your income: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- £29.31 x 5 hours per week = £146.55 x 52 weeks                                                 = £7,3620.06 per annum Â
OR
- £29.31 x 10 hours per week = £284.50 x 52 weeks                                               = £15,241.20 per annum
Potential Earnings                                                                                                               c£50,000.00 - £58,000.00 per annum
Additional overtime is sometimes available before 7:00 am & paid at double time              = £39.08 per hour
NIGHT SHIFT MECHANIC - SALARY BREAKDOWN:
40 hours @ £23.85 per hour (hours as above) = £954.00 per week x 52 weeks                = £49,608.00 per annum
Total Earnings                                                                                                                      = £49,608.00 per annum
+ Non-compulsory overtime available to boost your income:
6 hours @ £35.78 per hour x 52 weeks                                                                               = £11,161.80 per annum
Potential Earnings                                                                                                                = £61,000.00 per annum
