Job Description

Salary:

35,000 - 38,000 Basic DOE

Hours:

37.5 /week MON - FRI flexible start/finish between 08:00 - 17:00

Overtime:

Available for out-of-hours and weekends (subject to business needs)

About us:

We're proud to be the UK's leading provider of specialist traffic management and support vehicles, with a reputation which has been carefully built over 40 years. We typically work with customers who support the largest National Highways projects on the UK roads and are known for our service excellence, state-of-the art vehicles and dedicated aftercare and support.


Our

fully equipped

,

crisp

, and

modern workshop

in

Chorley

is home to our small but remarkably successful team, it's a hive of activity and you can be sure that you will never be looking for something to do.

About you:

If you are Level 2 or 3 qualified Vehicle Technician, HGV Technician, LCV Technician, Service Technician, or Automotive Mechanic seeking the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!


Whether the job at hand is routine servicing and maintenance or more complex diagnostics or repair, as a

Fleet Technician

you will know just how to complete it.


With a fleet of over 600 vehicles of all shapes and sizes, as well as the installation and ongoing maintenance of a wide-range of auxiliary systems (including LP13's, light arrows and crash cushions), there's a huge variety in your day-to day.

About our training:

We proudly offerour

Fleet Technicians

excellent,

fully funded training opportunities

within

Auto Electrics

,

Hydraulics

, and

Crash Cushions

! You

do not need previous HGV experience

as

full training will be provided

to those willing and able to learn!

Join Blakedale as a Technician and enjoy some outstanding benefits ...

Of course, there's a great basic salary, but that's just the beginning, our most popular benefits include ...

Salary - 35,000 - 38,000

per annum based on experience, enhanced by (insert other benefits such as bonus or car allowance if applicable).

Annual Leave -

Start with 24 days, increasing to 26 days with service, plus the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 extra days each year. Of course, you'll have public holidays too and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!

Pension

Financial Benefits -

Enjoy the security of free life assurance, a save-as-you-earn scheme, an employee referral scheme (earning 1,000 per referral), and our Benefits App with discounts and cashback at top retailers like Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q, and Wickes.

Wellbeing & Lifestyle Services -

Access our colleague assistance programme with 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy plus cycle to work, eyecare vouchers, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan and Travel Insurance.

Motoring Benefits -

Take advantage of exclusive colleague-only vehicle-leasing schemes, discounted repairs, and reduced rates on weekend car and van hires.

Stream -

A free financial wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay, helps you save, provides financial advice and offers even more discounts on your shopping.

About You

This section should highlight the key qualifications/ skills/ experience / attributes we're looking for in the successful candidate.

About Us

We're proud to be the UK's leading provider of specialist traffic management and support vehicles, with a reputation which has been carefully built over 40 years. We typically work with customers who support the largest National Highways projects on the UK roads. With our hearty appetite for intelligent growth, a willingness for continued investment and our entrepreneurial heritage, our future is bright - we are determined that Blakedale will continue to innovate, evolve, and thrive in the same indefatigable spirit.


We're also part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We are proud to have been awarded a King's Award for Enterprise in 2025, recognised for our commitment to promoting opportunity and supporting social mobility. Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.


We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know. We're here to support you.

We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.

Keep your career moving, smarter.