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HGV Mechanic

Job ref. CB01135

Temporary

£20-24.00 per hour

Cambridge

Contract: Full time

Higher pay rate is achieved by: See below for details

£55.000 PER ANNUM - PERMANENT VACANCY . Our client, based in Newmarket, are looking for an HGV Fitter / Technician to join their team on a full time basis.

Working  50 -  60 hours per week with a start time of 6 am. Pay rate is £20 - £24 depending on experience. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct morning on-site vehicle clinics to identify and address vehicle issues
  • Perform general servicing and repairs of HGVs
  • Welding tasks, including repairs to skips and RO/RO containers
  • Attend non R&M breakdowns within a 40-mile radius and complete necessary repairs
  • Diagnose and correct vehicle defects
  • Assist in minor MOT preparation and presentation of vehicles
  • Accurately complete all necessary paperwork for work carried out
  • Adhere to all Health & Safety regulations and ensure safe working practices are followed
  • Work effectively to meet deadlines and demonstrate flexibility when needed
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • High-quality maintenance and repair work on HGVs
  • Efficient resolution of breakdowns within the designated area
  • Compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations
  • Accurate and timely completion of paperwork
  • Must be a fully qualified HGV Technician (City & Guilds / NVQ Level Three or equivalent)
  • Full driving licence is required; holding a Class 1 or 2 commercial licence would be an advantage
  • Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance and repair
  • Proficiency in welding and MOT preparation
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Benefits When Permanent

  • £55,000 PER ANNUM
  • Bonus scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus each year you will have the option to buy and sell leave
  • Wellbeing Scheme, provided through Health Shield, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatment
  • Employee Support to include Life Assurance and critical illness pay
  • 24/7 Colleague Assistance Programme and Financial Wellbeing Support – access to affordable loans, savings accounts, advanced earned pay, and financial education via salary finance
  • Online savings- major retailers, utilities, entertainment plus many more!

Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group Ltd include:

  • NEW Perks at Work Scheme
  • 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
  • Online payslips
  • Weekly pay
  • Pension contribution
  • On-going assignments

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Cambridge
Newmarket, Cambridgeshire

cambridge@thebestconnection.co.uk
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