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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

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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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