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HGV Technician Job in Dagenham

Essex
Dagenham
Service Department, Commercial Dealership
£62400 per annum
150835
HGV Technician We are looking for an experienced HGV Technician to join our busy workshop in Dagenham, Essex. This is an excellent opportunity to work a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, earning up to £25 per hour plus shift allowance, with an OTE of £62,400 and plenty of overtime opportunities available.

Benefits: 
  • Basic hourly rate of up to £25 plus shift allowance
  • Overtime paid at 1.5 times the basic hourly rate
  • 48-hour working week on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern
  • 20 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • An additional day off for your birthday
  • Auto-enrolment pension scheme
  • Four times salary death in service benefit
  • BPW and LOLER training
  • Manufacturer training and access to in-house development programmes
  • Internal mentoring programme and future leader traineeship
  • Annual appraisals and progression opportunities
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay policies
  • Wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to 24-hour online GP services and second medical opinions
  • Mental Health First Aiders and employee wellbeing support
  • Reward and recognition programmes
  • Long service recognition and increased annual leave after five years
  • Branded uniform provided
Duties:
  • Carrying out major and minor repairs on heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles
  • Performing regular inspections and preventative maintenance, including tyre rotation and oil changes
  • Diagnosing faults and working with repair teams to plan effective repairs
  • Providing roadside repair services to customers in emergency situations
  • Maintaining accurate records of vehicles inspected, repaired or handled
  • Completing all relevant documentation and paperwork
  • Preparing warranty claims and escalating matters to senior management where required
  • Maintaining a clean, safe and well-organised workshop environment
  • Managing workshop inventory and ensuring equipment and parts are stored appropriately
  • Working as part of a professional HGV Technician team to deliver high standards of service
Requirements:
  • Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds or IMI qualification in HGV vehicle repair and maintenance
  • Previous experience working as an HGV Technician or in a similar heavy vehicle maintenance role
  • The ability to identify worn and faulty components in line with DVSA standards
  • A current, full UK driving licence for the relevant vehicle classes
  • Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and repair skills
  • A professional approach to health and safety, documentation and customer service
  • A willingness to undertake further training and development
This HGV Technician position offers excellent earning potential, structured training and long-term career progression within a supportive and well-established working environment.

Contact James Gilchrist, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Dagenham and Essex, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

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