National Vehicle Distribution
HGV Technician - £2,500 joining bonus
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About NVD
A family-owned business, established in 1980, NVD was set up to assist vehicle manufacturers in the timely and incident free distribution of their products. We’ve established ourselves as a one stop shop providing the three main pillars of outbound logistics, including transporting, storing and enhancing our customers’ vehicles, prior to delivery to their end location. Since 1980 NVD has been at the forefront of pioneering the digitisation of the FVL industry. As early adopters of emerging technology we have been able to introduce huge efficiencies saving time and money for our customers. Our unwavering commitment to progress and continual service improvement remains at the heart of our business today.
NVD UK Ltd has excellent career opportunities for HGV Mechanics at Birtley, Tyne & Wear. We require someone who is reliable, flexible, and prepared to work hard and able to communicate on a good level with a positive attitude to Health & Safety.
This position is a full time position based in the Birtley workshop
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Pay and Benefits
- £40,560 - £55,770 per year plus overtime.
- Up to £2500 bonus on successful completion of probation
- Full training provided in IRTEC, BPW, Knorr-Bremse, Rolfo, Transporter engineering, LOHR. etc
- Upskill courses available for Welding & HGV electrical systems (Paid by Company)
- Pension Scheme
- Death In Service Benefit
- Digital GP Service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual Leave Purchase Programme
- Long Service Awards
Staff Purchase Schemes:
- Tyres
- Tools
- Bike to Work
- Discounted Gym Membership
Requirements
- Must hold a formal qualification NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
- HGV mechanical experience is a must
- A Class one(C+E) licence would be preferable but not essential.
- Excellent communication and team working skills.
- Ability to use tools and diagnostic equipment safely and effectively.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Determined and resilient, with the drive to complete tasks.
- Ideally have experience working on Mercedes, Renault & Scania.
- Ideally have experience working with hydraulic systems.
- Full driving license.
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Responsibilities
- Carry out general mechanical planned and corrective maintenance.
- Prepare vehicles for MOT.
- Carry out diagnostic fault identification and rectification repair.
- Assist with apprenticeship training.
Equal Opportunities Statement
National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the Traveller community, in accordance with Irish and UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.
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