Location
Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
HGV Technician
Skilled and flexible HGV Technician required for a varied role at our Reading location
Working as part of the Reading Team, you will be responsible for completing routine maintenance inspections, servicing, general repairs right up to in-depth diagnosis, gearbox, engine replacements – wherever your skillset will take you. We will also commit to developing you further to increase your knowledge of our Brands.
- On Target Realistic Earnings (OTE) – £50,000+
- Basic Salary up to £37,000 - £41,600 depending on your experience to date and your own abilities (Service Tech, Diagnostic Tech or Master Tech)
- Basic hours are 40 per week on early late rota changing each week – Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm and 1.00pm to 10pm (one hour unpaid lunch)
- Permanent lates available if required
- Overtime available
- Weekends and outside basic hours paid at Overtime Rate x 1.5
- Late shift payment paid on lates week - £25 per night (£3,000 per annum)
- Additional efficiency bonus up to £6,000 per annum available on reaching target (paid monthly)
- Overalls, Uniform and PPE all supplied and updated
We also have availability for HGV technicians to be on our breakdown rota
Roadside Assistance element: - On Call Rota. Paid Standby Rates per £25 per night – that’s an additional £3,000 per annum.
- Hours worked outside your working week paid at 1 ½ - once 40 hours worked.
- Bank Holidays on call paid at Double Time.
- Use of Company Vehicle for week on call.
- Roadside Training where applicable and needed.
You will be able to
increase your pay as you gain more experience and develop your skills, attend training and learn more about our brands.
More about us! - Multi manufacturer training programmes available – we will support you with your desired career progression level
- Additional Technical Certification paths available – Tachograph, HGV Class 1 or 2 for example
- 30 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
- Additional leave with service loyalty (3yrs / 5yrs / 7yrs / 10yrs)
- Holiday+ Purchase Scheme (up to 3 days available to purchase)
- Overtime available – weekdays and weekends
- Employer pension
- Tool Insurance
- Free Class IV MOT per year
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Referral bonus if you introduce your technician friends (£1500!)
- Paternity pay – Full 2 weeks
- Corporate uniform provided
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free Parking on Site, a few minutes from Junction 11 M4
- Working for a friendly family business!
You’ll work at Cordwallis Group with MAN, Mercedes & Isuzu Trucks some of the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy commercial vehicles. You’ll carry out roadside diagnosis and repairs for customers in distress as well as service, maintenance, and repairs on some of the most respected trucks in the industry and will enjoy continued development and training at our industry-leading training centres.
Let’s be clear – The ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) will continue for the next 25 years and beyond – it isn’t all Electric! Key requirements - Relevant qualification or proven technical experience
- Problem Solver – Actively seeking solutions
- Open Communicator – Encouraging collaboration
- Team Player – Working together to achieve goals
- Organised – Keeping to deadlines
- Flexible – Willing to take on a variety of tasks
- Health and Safety – Understanding of health and safety requirements
Preferred but not essential requirements - Level 3 Qualification desired, however, we will consider time served applications over 5 years with proven experience
- LGV/HGV/PCV Licence an advantage
- Roadside Assistance Training qualification an advantage
- Bus and coach experience an advantage
- IRTEC accreditation desirable but not essential as we have IRTEC courses available
Working for Cordwallis is not just about the job - it’s about you too. This is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementary life insurance, holiday loyalty scheme, cycle to work and the opportunity to develop your career up-to director level if that’s your ambition.
Cordwallis is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values; RESPECT, EXCELLENCE (People, teams, development), INTEGRITY (open, transparent, supportive) and FUN in terms of recognition for performing above and beyond and celebrate success in all we do.
If you feel you have the skills and expertise for this challenging role then please apply today.
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