Diesel Mechanic, Plant Fitter, Mechanic (Blue Light Services)

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Ruislip, Greater London
13 months ago
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30 Apr 2025 (13 months ago)

HGV Vehicle Mechanic (Blue Light Services , LFB)

Ruislip

£39,000 Basic (Shift Allowance £5k - Expected Earnings £44k - £46k) + £1.2k Discretionary Bonus + Training + Progression + Overtime Available+ Company Benefits

Do you have a Heavy Vehicle Technician/Mechanic with a NVQ Level 3 qualification & are looking for an exciting and unique role within the defence industry that offers excellent long-term career prospects, the chance to earn extra salary aswell as great work-life benefits?

Do you want to work on some of the most interesting & unique vehicles and play your part for the emergency services in London?

Join a leading global engineering services company renowned for its top-tier training and progression programs, often involved in large-scale UK projects. This unique opportunity offers funded qualifications, career progression, a clean working environment and options for overtime.

As a HGV Technician, you'll service and repair fire vehicles, including aerials and the UK's first Electric Fire engines. The role involves diagnosing faults, ensuring high-quality repairs, and working 40 hours a week in rotating shifts from Monday to Friday.

This role is ideal for an aspiring HGV Technician/Mechanic seeking to work on secret defence projects with opportunities for additional earnings, extensive training, and career progression in a well-established company.

THE ROLE:

Service and repair emergency service vehicles, including unique specialized equipment.
Diagnose faults, conduct testing, and perform road tests as needed.
Overtime & opportunities to earn extra money.THE PERSON:

HGV Technician
NVQ Qualification - Level 3
Commutable to RuislipReference Number: 14806

Keywords: HGV, HGV Technician, Vehicle Technician, Vehicle, Heavy Goods, Maintenance, Repair, PPM, Service, Mechanic, Bus, Days Based, Reactive, Diagnose, Fault, Finding, Emergency, Service, Fire

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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