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Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Ruislip
3 months ago
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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 se...

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