HGV Mechanic
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced HGV Technician to join our vehicle maintenance workshop in Aylesford Kent. Work is undertaken on both own and customer vehicles and trailers including PMI, MOT, Servicing Fabrication and refurbishment, Diagnostics, Engine Work and Hydraulics. Pay will be subject to level of experience.
Seymour Transport has a 4 bay fully equipped workshop. The company is part of the ET Holdings group who own Evans Transport Ltd and Hicks Logistics. It has been running over 50 years and is still very much a family company with 3 generations of family actively involved in the business.
So if you live or want to relocate to the area and this meets your skill set please get in touch.
Responsibilities and Duties For HGV Technicians
Key Task Requirements For HGV Technicians
- Provide a high quality of workmanship to maintain own and customer vehicles to DVSA standards.
- Present vehicles and trailers for MOT.
- Able to work in a team or on own initiative.
- Good communicational and organisational skills.
- Report any issues effectively and promptly to management
- Be able to work to a productive nature
- Ensure all paperwork is kept up to date and in a tidy manner.
Qualifications and Skills For HGV Technician
Key Skill Requirements for HGV Technician
- Level 3 city and guilds qualification in HGV mechanics (or equivalent)
- Own hand tools required
- Posses basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Have a reason able level of fitness
- Presentable, good attitude and polite.
- Be able to use technology such as tablets for digital capture
- HGV class 2 minimum
- Understanding of diagnostic equipment - benefit but not essential
- Fabrication and refurbishment skills - benefit but not essential
- Hydraulic skills
- Engine knowledge - benefit but not essential
Benefits for HGV Technician
Job Package for HGV Technician
- Competitive hourly pay + guaranteed overtime (increased rate)
- 22 day annual leave + Bank Holidays - additional holiday for long service
- Company Pension Scheme
- PPE and overalls and uniform supplied
- Additional pay benefits
- Health Insurance Scheme
- Additional training provided
- HGV medical renewal
- Digi card and Licence renewal
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced sick pay.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £38,500.00-£52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aylesford ME20 6SB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Reference ID: HGV Technician Aylesford
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Mechanic roles across Evans Transport Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £38,500 - £52,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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