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HGV Technician

Job ref. NELGVC198

Permanent

£17.70 per hour

Newcastle

Contract: Full time

Weekly hours: 45

The Best Connection Newcastle are recruiting for a full time permanent HGV Technician on behalf of a well established Transport business based in Cramlington.

The role:

  • Fault diagnostics
  • Servicing and repairs
  • Breakdown recovery
  • MOT prep/presentation
  • Full vehicle overhauls (including engine/gearbox repairs)

The ideal candidate would have:

  • Minimum of 2+ years post-qualification experience in Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance/Repairs, or Time Served.
  • Class 1 HGV Licence is a plus.
  • Ability to work unsupervised, using your own initiative, to meet tight deadlines.

Hours of work and Pay :

  • 45-hour workweek with a two-shift rotation
  • Week 1: 07:00am - 16:30pm
  • Week 2: 09:30am - 19:00pm + Saturday morning
  • Base Salary: Up to £41,418 per annum
  • Overtime Rates: £23.01, £26.57, £35.41 per hour

What We Offer:

  • First-Time MOT Pass Bonus: £60.00 per month (approx.)
  • Standby Callout Fee: £60.00 + minimum 2 hours overtime
  • 28 days annual leave (including public holidays)
  • NEST pension scheme
  • Death in Service Benefit

This is a permanent position.

Suitable candidates will be invited to register online via the digital onboarding system. 

Benefits
  • Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)
  • 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
  • Ongoing Assignment
  • Overtime Available
  • Training Provided
Newcastle
Cramlington, Northumberland

newcastle@thebestconnection.co.uk
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