Dennis Eagle UK
HGV Technician
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HGV Technician
Role: HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic
Location: Coundon, DL14 8NR
Hours: 45 hours per week | Between 07:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday
Flexibility on offer:
- 40-hour per week option
- 26-hour per week option
Salary: Between £39,788.90 – £43,473.06 pa (DOE based on 45hpw)
About the Role
Are you a skilled technician with a passion for vehicle maintenance and a commitment to high standards? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HGV Technician to join our Aftermarket team!
This hands-on role involves:
- Maintaining and repairing refuse collection vehicles to the highest standards.
- Ensuring safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction at every step.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on chassis and mounted equipment
- Service vehicles to VOSA standards and prepare them for MOT inspections
- Complete body and chassis repairs, ensuring compliance with Department of Transport specifications
- Maintain accurate records and enter job details into company systems
- Liaise professionally with customers, working independently at customer sites
- Ensure all work is completed efficiently and to company standards
- Follow health and safety procedures, conducting risk assessments where required
- Undertake training to enhance technical skills and knowledge
Ideal Candidate Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance
- Proven experience in commercial vehicle repair and servicing
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Understanding of:
- Electronics
- Hydraulics
- Wiring diagrams
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- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Willingness to:
- Travel
- Work flexible hours, including overtime
Bonus (if applicable):
- Experience with electric vehicles
- IRTEC qualification
- HGV Class 2 licence
Equal Opportunities Commitment
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply.
At Dennis Eagle, we are:
- An equal opportunities employer
- A disability-confident organisation
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. As part of our dedication, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
We invite you to engage in an open conversation with us about how we can best support you.
Your success is integral to our collective growth.
Why Work Here?
Holiday & Time Off
- 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays (pro rata: 20 days + Bank Holidays for 4-day working week)
Pensions & Benefits
- Enhanced Pension Scheme (company contributes 5% of salary)
- DIS Benefit (5x basic salary Death In Service)
Employee Assistance Programme
- 24-hour helpline for support in areas including:
- Stress & anxiety
- Bereavement
- Relationship advice
- Tenancy & housing
- Counselling
- Financial wellbeing
- Legal information
- Substance issues
- Family matters
- Childcare support
- Medical information
- Consumer issues
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Healthcare & Wellbeing
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Health Shield Medical Cash Plan: Claim cash back for:
- Prescriptions
- Dental & optical
- Physiotherapy
- Specialist consultations
- X-rays & MRI scans
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GP Anytime: Access to on-demand GP services, unlimited consultations without capped times
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Occupational Health Support & Health Surveillance
Training & Growth
- Mandatory equipment training
- Management Development Programme
- Apprenticeship opportunities
Discounts & Concierge
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Care Concierge (team of care experts)
- My Benefits Platform: Discounts on:
- High street retailers
- Health & wellness services
- Entertainment & days out
- Home & DIY products
Financial Support
- Independent free mortgage advice
Next Steps
Please don’t delay—this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.
Important Note
Dennis Eagle is not a sponsoring organisation, so the successful applicant must already possess (or independently secure) the right to work in the UK.
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