HGV Technician

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HGV Technician - Wakefield

Full Job Description

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £32,830 per year

OTE Earnings of up to £36,654
Rivus is the UK’s biggest end-to-end commercial vehicle fleet management business. Our mission? To be the only fleet partner our customers will ever need.
We are industry leaders in HGV and LCV fleet management and, from major retailers to key service providers, over 200,000 vehicles come through our doors each year. Not only that, but we are leading on the charge towards Electric Vehicles, partnering with customers to move towards a more sustainable future.
We’re looking for passionate people to join us on our mission and drive our business forwards. It’s an opportunity to be a part of one of the fastest growing, most forward thinking teams in the fleet industry.
This is an exciting opportunity for a HGV Technician to join our team on a full-time permanent basis.
As a HGV Technician, you’ll be trusted with keeping some of the UK’s biggest brands on the road, responsible for conducting inspections, maintenance, repair, and servicing of customers’ fleets.
And when you join us, you’re supported in developing your own career too, surrounded by a team of passionate people driven to keep customers moving.
Role & Responsibilities

Electrical, electronic, mechanical and hydraulic fault diagnosis, repair and installation
Overhaul electrical equipment and components
Welding and metal working (if authorised & qualified)
Setting and operating of machine tools and equipment (if authorised)
Department of Transport (MOT) testing duties (when suitably qualified)
Take charge for parts ordering and stores management
Support workshops team members including Apprentice Technicians as required
Accurately record time to complete jobs and associated details
required to substitute Carry out inspection and repair of workshop equipment as directed
Use of skills and performance of other work within normal grade/job skills as required by the Workshop Supervisor to maximise workshop efficiency
Maybe the Technician in Charge or cover reception if required
Ad-hoc duties as required
Health and safety at work and workshop cleanliness is of paramount importance
Skills & Experience

Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Goods maintenance or equivalent, or considered qualified by experience
Excellent customer service mindset
Great communication skills
Ability to work quickly and effectively
Must be hardworking and self-motivated and a productive Technician
Ability to tackle all aspects of repair and servicing
Diagnostics skills/qualifications – desirable
Fleet experience
What’s on offer

Pension
Life Assurance
Attractive annual leave package
Free MOT’s
Shift Allowance (If applicable - Subject to the working hours of the garage)
Discounts on:
High street/online street shopping
Supermarket shopping
4.25% off fuel
Family days out
Restaurants
Cinemas
Gym membership
Cycle to work
Long service awards
Reward & Recognition Programme
Company funded BUPA health cash plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Free Eye Tests/Prescription safety glasses vouchers
Health Insurance
Financial wellbeing
Workplace loans and savings
Financial wellbeing hub
Pension support and guidance
Opportunities for development and training
Be part of an ambitious and growing organisation

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £32,830.00 per year

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Work Location: One location