HGV Technician - Hethersett

Norse Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional transport company based in Norwich seeks an experienced HGV Technician to maintain and repair their fleet of vehicles. The role offers a competitive salary of £40,801.34 per annum for 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Responsibilities include servicing vehicles, ensuring compliance with DVSA standards, and participating in an out of hours rota. The candidate must possess the necessary qualifications and a valid UK driving licence. Benefits include annual leave, a pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

25 Days annual leave + bank holidays

Sickness and pension scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving licence required, preferably with CAT C Licence.
• Proven experience within a commercial workshop environment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair a range of vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair LGV/LCV vehicles according to DVSA standards.
• Prepare vehicles for annual tests and conduct road tests.
• Participate in out of hours rota for breakdowns.

Skills

Experience in servicing and maintaining vehicles

Knowledge of Health and Safety practices

Working knowledge of vehicle parts

Education

City & Guilds certificate in Motor Vehicle Craft Studies or NVQ equivalent

IRTEC certificate of competence (desirable)

Job description

HGV Technician required for Fleet Work

Norwich, Norfolk

£40,801.34 per annum

40 Hours per week

Monday to Friday

At Norse Group we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician to join our Highways depot in Hethersett / Ketteringham Norfolk, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday and participate in an out of hours rotapaid at time and a half and double time for Sundays / Bank Holidays with an additional weekly standby payment. In support of Norfolk Fire & Rescue, Winter Service and company owned vehicles.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for the upkeep of the company fleet of LGV / LCV vehicles ensuring all vehicles are serviced, maintained, and repaired in accordance with Operators Licence requirements and DVSA standards. You will also prepare vehicles for annual tests, road test vehicles to certify roadworthiness and attend breakdowns.

This is an exciting role for an experienced Technician looking to develop and share their expertise within a knowledgeable team.

Job Requirements:

• City & Guilds certificate in Motor Vehicle Craft Studies, (light or heavy vehicles), or NVQ equivalent in Motor Vehicle Studies, (light or heavy vehicles)
• Full UK Driving licence + licence as you may be required to pick up vehicles (CAT C Licence)
• Proven experience of working within a commercial workshop, on site, servicing, inspecting, diagnosing, repairing and maintaining a range of vehicles
• IRTEC certificate of competence heavy vehicles mechanical/electrical is desirable
• Working Knowledge of Vehicle Parts
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and ability to promote best practice as an individual and for others

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 Days annual leave + bank holidays
• Sickness and pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to group wide benefits and offers

We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.