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HGV Technician

Due to business growth we are looking for a bright, enthusiastic individual to join our team full time as a HGV Workshop Technician at our site in Sawley. Excellent rates of pay and flexible overtime available.

Job Role

Walker Movements Ltd is an unrivaled leader in the trucking industry. At Walker Movements we provide high-quality, cost-effective commercial vehicles worldwide. Over the past 30 years our family-owned business has built itself an excellent reputation. We’ve now sold more than 26,000 trucks and have an ever-growing base of over 16,000 happy customers across 65 countries. Our 21-acre premises are just off the M1 motorway, 3 miles from junction 24. Not only do we have modern facilities for our customers, but we also have a fully equipped workshop and brand new offices for the staff too. To keep up with our continued growth, we are looking for HGV Technicians to join our expanding team.

Qualifications / Requirements

  • As a HGV Fitter, you will be based in a busy workshop environment where you will be required to undertake all levels of maintenance and repairs as well as diagnostics
  • Ideally have CAT C & E License
  • Maintaining and repairing vehicles and trailers in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current legislation
  • Routine vehicle maintenance to VOSA/DVSA standards
  • Preparation and presentation of vehicles and trailers for annual MOT inspection
  • Diagnosis of vehicles using computer based diagnostic equipment
  • Experience of working on wide range of heavy commercial vehicles and trailers is ideal and knowledge of electrics and hydraulics would be an advantage
  • Good housekeeping routines to meet health & safety requirements and maintain a safe workplace
  • Ensure all paperwork is completed to a high standard
  • Utilise all personal protective equipment as necessary

What we offer

  • We offer a competitive salary of £18.25 per hour (with overtime at £27.38 per hour)
  • 20 days holiday + bank holidays rising to 25 days with service (holiday pay is based on average earnings)
  • Pension scheme
  • Free workplace parking
  • Overalls and boots supplied
  • Regular company BBQ’s and events
  • Employment referral scheme
  • Annual contribution towards training

Working Hours

The position is a full-time permanent role

  • Week 1: 8.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 8.00am to 1.00pm
  • Week 2: 9.00am – 6.00pm Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 1.00pm Saturday

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Work Location: In person

Details

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18.25 per hour and £27.38 per hour for overtime

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At Walker Movements we work tirelessly to ensure our reputation for quality used vehicles and happy customers continues to be the best in the industry – and that’s something we couldn’t do without employing the very best staff.

We offer competitive salaries and a fun, supportive working environment, so please take a look at our current vacancies below if you’re looking for a new challenge.

To help us with your application please send us your CV with a covering note.