HGV Vehicle Technician (Blue Light Services , LFB)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Ruislip
2 months ago
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HGV Vehicle Technician/Mechanic (Blue Lights, HGV, 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 and 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 as well as great work-life benefits?

Do you want to work on some of the most interesting and 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:

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


THE PERSON:

  1. HGV Technician
  2. NVQ Qualification - Level 3
  3. Commutable to Ruislip


Reference 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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