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Salary: £19.66 per hour
Overtime after 45 hours will be paid at £24.58ph
Occasional Sundays or Bank Holidays will be paid at £29.49ph
Exclusive use of a company van
Hours: 45 hours per week - alternative shift pattern
Week 1 : 06:00 - 15:30
Week 2 : 07:30 - 17:00
Plus alternative Saturdays 7am - 12pm paid at £24.58ph
Location: Solihull, B92 0LP
This facility is one of the largest livestock bedding suppliers in the country with over 40 years of experience in producing and supplying a range of high-quality animal bedding.
What we can offer you;
On the job training provided
20 days of annual leave increasing by one day per year after 2 years service to a maximum of 25 days
Access to our people’s pension scheme
Free physiotherapy service
Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What you will be doing:
You will be working alongside other technicians to repair and maintain a fleet ofHGVs and trailers, working out of the vehicle maintenance workshop.
Trailer inspections and repairs
Carry out PPM and/or fault finding on HGV/LGV units and trailers
Moffat inspections and repairs
Hydraulic works on multiple types of units / trailers
Electrical works on multiple types of units / trailers
Work on bespoke “blower” trailers (including blowing equipment)
Fault-finding and brake testing/braking systems
Pre LOLER inspections to fleet, where applicable
Some aspects of welding and fabricating
Attend off-site breakdowns
What are we looking for?
Essential:
NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics and experience
Good awareness of safe working practices / Health & Safety
Desirable: IRTEK qualification, HGV licence, Autoelectric qualification, hydraulic qualification or experience
What’s next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
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