Skilled HGV Technician – Days shift Pattern
“THE BEST PAY FOR THE BEST PEOPLE”
Job title: HGV Technician
Location: Derwent Way, Wath-Upon-Dearne, Rotherham
Hours: 40 hours per week based on a day shift
- Monday to Friday 0800-1600 (Shift can have flexibility)
- Occasional Saturday morning work may be needed.
- Occasional overtime will be needed to support operational demands.
Hourly rate: Excellent rates of pay + other benefits + opportunities for overtime
Additional benefits: 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 10 years’ service, plus bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance.
Contract Type: Permanent
About us:
The Martin Group of Companies (Est. 1976) provide specialist services to the construction and waste recycling industries, with a turnover in excess of £223m in 2022. We are committed to building a first-class talented workforce, so that we can offer the very best service to our customers.
With extensive and modern workshop facilities at our head office site, H.W. Martin (Plant) Limited provide maintenance solutions to the Martin Group fleet of nearly 1000 vehicles and plant equipment. In addition, we are a DAF parts and service dealership and have a long-standing list of commercial customers. Our reliable and proactive service offered is widely recognised as being industry leading.
The opportunity:
Looking for your next opportunity? Look no further. We’re searching for a skilled Vehicle and Plant Technician to join our amazing, friendly team. In this role, you’ll help keep our mobile and static plant equipment/vehicles running at their best, ensuring they’re repaired and back in service as quickly as possible.
If you enjoy taking ownership of your work, you’ll have the freedom to perform diagnostics and determine the best approach to maintenance and repairs.
What you’ll be doing:
- Carrying out fast, accurate fault diagnostics and selecting the appropriate repair methods
- Completing routine running repairs across a range of equipment
- Undertaking running repairs on HGVs
- Undertaking running repairs on LCVs
- Working independently to maintain and repair a range of vehicles in a purpose built workshop.
What we are looking for:
- You will have a relevant City & Guilds or a NVQ Level 3 qualification.
- Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or the equivalent level workplace experience.
- First class diagnostic skills and fully conversant with the latest plant repair and maintenance techniques.
- Ability to manage own workload and work to the highest standards.
- Flexible and proactive in approach.
- HGV Category C license would be beneficial but is not essential
- Full driving licence is required due to our remote location and to be able to travel to other sites.
- Please note that due to the working location your will be required to complete BPSS clearance
The benefits:
- Access to a fully equipped service van for on‑site repairs and breakdown support
- Stable, long‑term employment with a well‑established and growing company
- Competitive pay with the chance to boost your earnings through enhanced overtime rates
- Eligibility to join the company pension scheme
- Continuous technical training to support your development
- A positive team culture where people genuinely enjoy working together
Next Steps:
If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the skills to take on this vital role then please submit your CV or use our online Operative Application form below and submit your details.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any suitably qualified persons.
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