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Nightshift HGV Technician

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HGV Technician Night Shift West Thurrock
We are recruiting for an experienced HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician or Heavy Vehicle Technician to join a busy main dealer workshop in West Thurrock. Applicants must hold a Level 3 HGV qualification or equivalent, a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK.
Location: West Thurrock, Essex
Salary: £62,400 basic (£30.00 per hour)
OTE: £70,000
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 8:00pm 6:30am | 40 hours per week
Overtime: Time and a half
Ref: 31541
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- £62,400 OTE salary
- Permanent 4-day working week
- Overtime paid at time and a half
- Individual training and development plan
- EV and next-generation commercial vehicle training
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays pro rata, increasing to 30 days with service
- Employer pension contribution up to 5% matched
- Healthcare cashback scheme including dental and optical
- Free uniform and safety footwear
- Retail, cinema and theme park discounts
- Discounted vehicle leasing and contract hire scheme
- Long-term career progression
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HGV Technician Role
- Service, maintain and repair HGVs and commercial vehicles
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment
- Complete repairs efficiently and to required quality standards
- Work in line with workshop procedures and safety standards
- Accurately complete job cards and workshop documentation
- Ensure vehicles meet required safety and maintenance standards
- Support the efficient day-to-day operation of the workshop
HGV Technician Requirements
- Level 3 HGV qualification or equivalent
- Previous experience as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician or Heavy Vehicle Technician
- Strong HGV servicing, maintenance and repair knowledge
- Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Experience using computer-aided diagnostic equipment
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Right to work in the UK
- Main dealer experience is advantageous


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How to Apply
If you're interested in this HGV Technician vacancy, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Consultant: Ant Tucker Octane Recruitment
Ref: 31541
Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.
If this HGV Technician role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Commercial Vehicle Technician, HGV Mechanic, LGV Technician, Truck Technician, Heavy Vehicle Technician, Fleet Technician and PSV Technician roles across the UK.
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