Salary: £38,000 – £43,000 per annum
Location: Louth, Lincolnshire
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: Continental – 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 3 off
Hours: 06:00am – 6:00pm, including a 1.5-hour unpaid break
Overtime: Available and paid at 1.3x hourly rate
The Opportunity
Interaction Technical are working in partnership with a leading commercial vehicle maintenance provider to recruit an experienced HGV Technician (Days) / Scania Fleet Specialist to join their established workshop team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician looking to join a professional, modern workshop environment and develop their career working predominantly on a modern fleet of Scania HGVs.
The company is committed to investing in its people, offering ongoing manufacturer and technical training, career development and opportunities for progression within the business.
If you're an experienced HGV Technician who takes pride in high-quality workmanship and wants to develop your technical skills within a stable and supportive environment, this could be the opportunity for you.
What's on Offer?
£38,000 – £43,000 per annum, depending on experience
Overtime paid at 1.3x hourly rate
Continental shift pattern with an excellent work-life balance
Manufacturer and technical training
Ongoing training and development
Genuine career progression opportunities
Company pension scheme
28 days' holiday, including bank holidays
Modern, well-equipped workshop facilities
Secure and stable long-term employment
Free on-site parking
Overtime Earning Potential
Based on a salary of £43,000 per annum, additional overtime could increase your annual earnings to approximately:
5 hours' overtime per week: £45,500 per annum
10 hours' overtime per week: £48,000 per annum
15 hours' overtime per week: £50,500+ per annum
The Role
As an HGV Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a predominantly Scania fleet, ensuring vehicles remain safe, reliable and compliant with all relevant legislation.
Your duties will include:
Carrying out planned servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance on HGVs
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and pneumatic faults
Completing repairs and maintenance in accordance with manufacturer standards
Stripping, inspecting and rebuilding major components, including engines, gearboxes, differentials and braking systems
Carrying out detailed vehicle testing and diagnostic fault-finding
Completing safety inspections and preparing vehicles for MOT and DVSA requirements
Accurately recording all maintenance and repair activities using workshop management systems
Maintaining high standards of workmanship, productivity and efficiency
Working closely with other technicians and workshop management to minimise vehicle downtime
Following all company health & safety procedures and best engineering practices
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Previous experience as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Commercial Vehicle Technician – essential
Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification or equivalent – essential
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
Proven experience servicing, maintaining and repairing heavy commercial vehicles
Experience stripping, inspecting and rebuilding vehicle components
Experience working with Scania vehicles – advantageous
Good knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
A full UK driving licence – essential
A positive attitude and willingness to continue learning and developing
The ability to work independently as well as effectively within a busy workshop team
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established commercial vehicle maintenance operation where your technical skills and experience will be valued.
With a modern Scania fleet, manufacturer training, overtime opportunities and genuine scope for career progression, this role offers an excellent platform for an experienced
HGV Technician looking for their next long-term opportunity.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced HGV Technician looking for a new challenge in Grimsby, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information about this position, or to discuss other available opportunities, please contact Julius on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries throughout the UK, including Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality, providing both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions.
Thank you for taking the time to apply. We look forward to speaking with you soon.
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Salary description
£38000.00 - £43000.00 per year