Job Description

About the Role:

At WM Armstrong, we pride ourselves on our safe working environment, our excellent culture of teamwork and our strong family values.

We are currently looking for a

HGV Technician

to join our

Armstrong Vehicle Centre

team at our Longtown depot, previously known as Cumbria Trucks Centre.

In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out mechanical and electrical repairs, servicing and maintaining modern and varied vehicles, including cars, vans, commercial vehicles including HGV's /LGV's and trailers.

The hours for this role will mainly be 42.5 hours per week Monday - Friday, working dayshift and backshift hours, with Saturday mornings based on a rota along with an out of hours On Call requirement.

Benefits Include

A basic salary of over 43k, with the potential earnings over 50k. Overtime rates, outside of contractual hours, paid at 1.5x or 2x basic rate On call allowance of 100 per week, with minimum call out and hours paid Life insurance Medicash benefit scheme Training and development support

Responsibilities

Provide top quality service to our customers Maintain a wide range of vehicles Carry out servicing, mechanical and electrical repairs, preventative maintenance to customer vehicles. Carry out diagnostics and ensure vehicle repaired in compliance with company and legislative requirements. Communicate with internal stakeholders and external customers daily. Remain up to date, as relevant, with the latest vehicle technology, DVSA inspection standards, changes in MOT legislation and working practices.

Requirements

Relevant certifications or qualifications in mechanical engineering would be advantageous but not essential. Previous experience in a similar role preferred Excellent Communication skills Strong problem-solving skills UK driving licence essential Class 1 or Class 2 licence preferable
We would also invite applications from anyone who is currently working their way towards full qualifications, we can consider how we can support you with your training and ensure you get competitive rates of pay during your training, getting you on to the full rates as soon as possible.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 43,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee mentoring programme Life insurance
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AVC_105196066