HGV Technician

Before you continue to read you must have HGV Mechanic experience to apply. Your application will not be considered if you don't have experience of working on HGV's.

Who are we?

Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family run business owned and run by the Smith family since 1982. Smiths has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire company to a multifaceted group with family values still firmly at the heart of each project undertaken. With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse and Tewkesbury we operate predominately across the South-West of England. We specialise in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport operations.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced and competent HGV technician to join our team. 

Hourly rate: £17.00-£21.50 per hour (dependent on experience) 

Overtime: We encourage overtime for those who wish to work it. Paid at time and a half.

Hours: Full-time and part-time available with flexible working hours to be discussed at interview stage.

Working from our new flagship transport workshop near Gloucester (GL2 7ND).

Responsibilities for the job role:

• Carry out diagnostics, fault finding and repair of vehicle electrical systems on refuse vehicles and ancillary equipment.
• Focus on preventative maintenance on refuse vehicles.
• Support Workshop Technicians in fault finding and diagnostics upskilling.
• Carry out 6 weekly inspections to a high standard, ensuring all defects are identified and repaired, with a strong focus on ‘first time fix’.
• Inspect and prepare vehicles for MOT, ensuring all vehicles exceed the standard required.
• Repair ‘damage’ defects to a high standard with a focus on upholding our brand image

What can we offer you?

• Regular overtime available at an enhanced rate
• Life Assurance Scheme
• 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays)
• Free on-site Parking
• Corporate gym membership discount
• Boot allowance
• Paid breaks
• Staff discount (50% on skip hire and discounts on further group services) 
• Progression opportunities
• Unlimited access to mental health support

What are our core values?

If these values align with yours you are in the right place!

Honesty - We believe that honesty in all matters is the best policy.

Family values - We operate as a family unit with high moral standards, discipline and respect.

Hardworking - We are certain that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough at it.

Reliability - We pride ourselves on not letting people down and being true to our word.

Environmental sustainability - We aim to minimise the impact that our company has on the environment by reducing emissions and waste, and recycling a large proportion of our waste (90% plus). We truly believe in a greener future for generations to come.

Please apply if you are interested in this role and we will come back to you.

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