HGV Mechanic

Acu IT; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join their team at the Bridgwater Depot. The role involves maintaining and repairing a modern fleet of vehicles to ensure compliance with legal standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and commercial experience with HGVs. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £16.63 to £20.04 per hour, along with additional benefits such as enhanced overtime rates and comprehensive holiday allowances.

Benefits

33 days holiday plus service-related holidays

Enhanced overtime rates

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life Assurance

Access to rewards platform and discounts

Free corporate uniform

Free onsite secured colleague car parking

Qualifications

• Experience with HGV vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Ability to perform fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Understanding of legal requirements for vehicle safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain the HGV fleet to company standards.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and manage paperwork.
• Record vehicle defects and maintain accurate service records.
• Repair minor accident damage as required.
• Prioritize safety in all aspects of work.

Skills

Works well both independently and in a team

Manages deadlines well

Qualifications required City & Guilds part 2 & 3 / BTEC / IMI

Commercial experience on HGV's

Class C+E licence preferable

Education

City & Guilds part 2 & 3 / BTEC / IMI in motor vehicle management

Job description

Mller Milk & Ingredients Distribution (MMID)

is the UK's leading producer and distributor of fresh milk, cream, butter, and dairy ingredients. Operating across extensive logistics and manufacturing networks in the country, MMID delivers over 2.6 billion litres of fresh milk annually to more than 5,500 locations across Britain.

Our strategically located depots enable us to move milk efficiently from farm to fridge‑ensuring freshness, speed, and reliability. MMID is committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and supporting British agriculture, making us a trusted partner in the dairy supply chain.

We are currently looking to recruit HGV Technicians to join our Transport Department at our Bridgwater Depot within our Mller Milk & Ingredients Distribution business. This is a great opportunity for HGV Technicians looking to work for a prestigious logistics company, servicing and repairing a modern well‑maintained fleet of vehicles.

The purpose of this role is to Repair and Maintain our HGV Fleet to comply with legal and company standards. Candidates will be responsible for actively seeking solutions to challenges and for embracing a safe and efficient operating approach to their work.

• Location: Bridgwater Depot (TA6 6DF)
• Contract: Full Time / Permanent
• Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 (PM Shifts - times negotiable)
• Salary: £16.63 - £20.04 per hour (experience dependent)
• Premiums:
  • Overtime rate - 1.125x hourly rate
  • Saturday - 1.125x hourly rate
  • Sundays and bank holidays - 1.5x hourly rate.
  • Unsociable (6pm - 4am) - 14.25% hourly rate

HGV Technician Responsibilities

• To inspect and maintain our HGV Fleet
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and transport to test centre
• To record vehicle defects and keep accurate records of work carried out on each vehicle
• Repair minor accident damage
• Carry out fault diagnosis
• To put safety first regarding all aspects of the role

HGV Technician Key Skills & Experience

• Works well both independently and in a team
• Manages deadlines well and understands how to prioritise a workload
• Qualifications required City & Guilds part 2 & 3 / BTEC / IMI in motor vehicle management or equivalent practical experience in the commercial vehicle industry.
• Commercial experience on HGV's is essential
• Class C+E licence preferable but not essential

HGV Technician Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay, an enhanced overtime rate, premium rates for weekend working and an unsociable hour's premium
• 33 days holiday plus service-related holidays
• Financial supports towards the cost of your medical and digital driving cards
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with Muller matching up to 4%
• Life Assurance at 2 x your annual salary
• Access an exclusive rewards platform including your Mller money, health and lifestyle benefits, Company pension, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, home technology and cycle to work.
• Access the Mller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more
• A free corporate uniform
• Free onsite secured colleague car parking
• Pride in what you achieve as a member of a team

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Contact Details

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Mller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ

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