via indeed · 3 July 2026 ·1 day ago

HGV Technician

LC Vehicle Hire
Salford Full-time
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Ideally you will have HGV\-Mechanical Qualifications such as IRTEC, NVQ Level 3 or City \& Guilds, however time\-served mechanics with at least five years’ experience working on HGVs will be considered

About the Company

We are a well established, having been in operation for nearly 70 years, specialist in commercial vehicle rental. Their Business has 5 depots, with fully equipped, modern maintenance workshops in the North and South of England. From these depots we operate in excess of 2000 vehicles (of which 1000 are above 3\.5 tons).

Why should you apply for this HGV Mechanic position?

  • Annual pay rises

  • 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

  • Company profit\-share scheme paid (Following qualifying period – further details to be discussed upon application).

  • Regular overtime offered at time and a half \& rate!

  • Approachable, professional management team

  • Job stability – This is a cash\-rich company that has been in operation for almost 70 years, and are industry leaders!

  • Death in Service Pay\-out (Life Insurance) Annual Salary X 2 (after 12 months qualifying period)

  • Aviva Smart Health – Virtual GP Appointments, Mental Health Support, Health Checks and Expert medical advice – from day one

  • Contributory Pension at 3% – effective immediately upon commencement of your employment

  • Training \& professional development opportunities, paid for by the company!
About the Role

The position of HGV Technician will involve being responsible for carrying out inspection and service routines and repairs and testing of vehicles in a professional and safe manner. The HGV Mechanic will be reporting to the Workshop Manager and will be able to investigate and diagnose faults, report findings and be able to carry out all repairs to the current manufacturers’ standards. It would be advantageous for you to have knowledge of cranes or hydraulics \& experience working on tippers, tipper grabs or beaver tails, however these skills are not essential as training will be given.

HGV MECHANIC DAYS/AFTERS SHIFT – SALARY BREAKDOWN:

  • 40 hours @ £20\.33 per hour (hours as above) \= £813\.20 per week x 52 weeks \= £42,286\.40 per annum

  • 4 hours @ £30\.49 per hour (08:00 – 12:00 1 in 3 Saturday mornings) \= £2,073\.66 per annum
Total Earnings \= £44,360\.06 per annum

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: £44,000\.00\-£61,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Life insurance

  • On\-site parking

  • Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

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