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HGV Technician

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Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14, England

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • The Vehicle Maintenance Technician position is located in West Suffolk and offers a permanent employment opportunity.
  • The salary for this role is up to £42,000, along with excellent benefits including private medical insurance and pension contributions.
  • Candidates are required to have previous experience as an HGV Mechanic or in a similar role, along with a City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Key responsibilities include performing maintenance, repairs, and modifications on vehicles and trailers, as well as diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults.
  • The shift pattern for this role is from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, and applicants must have eligibility to live and work in the UK, along with a full UK driving licence.

Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Location: West SuffolkEmployment Type: PermanentSalary: Up to £42,000 + excellent benefits

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Shift Pattern: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Are you a proactive and skilled Vehicle Maintenance Technician? This is your chance to take on a vital role in maintaining, repairing, and modifying a fleet of vehicles and trailers while providing essential technical support from fault analysis to resolution.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform maintenance, repairs, and modifications on vehicles and trailers to ensure safe operation.
  • Deliver high-quality technical work while adhering to Health & Safety standards.
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults.
  • Safely operate workshop equipment, tools, and machinery.
  • Maintain accurate records and complete documentation promptly.
The Ideal Candidate
  • City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Previous experience as an HGV Mechanic or in a similar role.
  • Strong knowledge of vehicles, trailers, and workshop equipment.
  • Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
  • Preferable but not essential: HGV C+E licence (Class 1) and current ADR certification.
What's on Offer
  • 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
  • Private medical insurance (option to add family coverage at a discounted rate).
  • Pension contributions starting at 4.5%, rising to 7.5% after two years.
  • Life assurance of four times your salary from day one.
  • Income protection covering 50% of salary after two years.
  • Market-leading discounts with major retailers and a holiday purchase scheme.
  • Discounted gas and appliances.
Requirements
  • Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
  • Full UK driving licence.
Why Join Us?

Join a team that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation. This role offers professional growth opportunities and a supportive environment where your contributions make a real impact.

To be considered…Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to . For further information please call me on. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Please note this role does not offer sponsorship so is only accepting applicants with full working rights in the UK.

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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.