HGV/Plant/Agricultural Vehicle Technician
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Job Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At WJ we design and build our own vehicles at two manufacturing bases in the UK producing specialised road marking equipment based on HGV chassis. At our purpose-built Stoke-on-Trent workshop we predominantly undertake refurbishment work with occasional new builds. We also undertake repairs as and when required. Training will be given on our specific vehicles and systems but experience on plant or agricultural vehicles is necessary.
This a fantastic opportunity to work with a variety of different and bespoke vehicles allowing you to develop your skills by applying your knowledge of systems to different vehicles.
What you will do:
- Installing and retrofitting equipment to chassis and vehicle body
- Diagnostic assessment and problem solving to rectify
- Install and maintain hydraulic fuel and pneumatic systems
- Involved in final Post Paint Assemble of equipment
Due to the nature of the role you will need to be able to meet the physical requirements involved such as manual handling or prolonged standing etc. with reasonable adjustments made where required.
Qualifications :
What you will bring:
- Must have a good understanding of plant and vehicle systems
- Must have demonstrable experience in manufacturing and HGV engineering/fitting
- Able to work from own initiative and as part of a team
- A good timekeeper
- Someone whos conscientious and prides themselves on the quality of their work
- Flexible to carry out other duties as required
- Good practical ability working to high standard for new installations
- UK Driving Licence
- HGV Licence is not essential but would be beneficial
Additional Information :
Whats in it for you
- Annual salary between 45000 - 50000 (dependent on experience)
- 25 Days annual leave bank holidays
- Health Shield plan which provides money back on health expenses access to a GP 24/7 and discounts on various products via the Breeze app.
- Pension
- Complete on-the-job training to gain insight into WJs processes and procedures.
- Opportunity for external formal training to enable Continuous Professional Development
- An opportunity to be part of our industry-leading team.
Normal working hours are 40 hours a week between 7am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday with the opportunity for overtime.
Become part of a company that has led the road marking industry from our inception. Shape the future with WJ. Apply now!
WJ are a Disability Committed employer - If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application / recruitment process please reach out to us directly at
WJ is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement before any stated closing date should we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore we encourage candidates to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All applications received prior to the closing date will be considered equally and the recruitment process will be conducted fairly and transparently.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Distribution
- Communication skills
- heavy goods license
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Vehicle Maintenance
- VOSA
- Driving
- Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering
- Aviation Experience
About Company
A Graduate Commercial Assistant within our Group Commercial team. You will work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a plethora of opportunities to develop your own skills and career.
