HGV Vehicle Technician

HGV Vehicle Technician

Location: Carlisle (Rural)
Job Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Basic salary of over 44000 with realistic earnings exceeding 50000

NXT Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for an HGV Vehicle Technician on behalf of a long-established and highly respected business based in Longtown.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company known for its strong family values supportive team culture and commitment to maintaining high standards across its operations. Working within a modern workshop environment the successful candidate will be responsible for servicing maintaining and repairing a varied fleet of vehicles including HGVs LGVs vans trailers and cars.

This role would suit an experienced technician looking for long-term stability and excellent earning potential although applications are also welcomed from candidates currently working towards their full qualifications.

The role will involve working 42.5 hours per week Monday to Friday covering dayshift and backshift patterns with Saturday mornings on a rota basis and participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota.

Day-to-day responsibilities
Carrying out servicing maintenance and repairs across a range of vehicles including HGVs LGVs trailers vans and cars
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
Completing preventative maintenance work to a high standard
Ensuring all repairs and maintenance comply with company and legislative requirements
Communicating effectively with customers and internal teams
Keeping up to date with DVSA inspection standards MOT legislation and industry developments
Delivering high standards of workmanship and customer service at all times
Supporting workshop operations and maintaining a safe working environment

What will you bring
Previous experience within an HGV or commercial vehicle technician role preferred
Relevant mechanical engineering qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
Full UK driving licence essential
Class 1 or Class 2 licence would be advantageous
A positive attitude and willingness to continue learning and developing

Benefits include enhanced overtime rates on-call allowance payments life insurance Medicash scheme and ongoing training and development support.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity within a supportive and well-established business we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact NXT Recruitment for more information.

NXT Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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