Location: Rochdale
Salary: £23.69 - £25.69 per hour
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (Full-Time, Permanent)
Shift Pattern: 3-week rota of early and late shifts
The Pay Rates (Earn More on Weekends):
Weekdays: £23.69 per hour
Saturdays: £24.69 per hour
Sundays: £25.69 per hourI am working on behalf of one of the UK’s largest and most successful transport operators, we are recruiting an HGV Senior Technician / PSV Lead Shift Mechanic to join an elite engineering team at an industry-leading depot in Rochdale.
If you are a skilled, qualified HGV Technician or PSV Technician, this role bridges the gap between senior hands-on diagnostics and shift leadership.
Premium Benefits & Rewards of the HGV Technician / PSV Technician
Free premium healthcare cash-plan for you and your dependents (includes optical/dental cashback, virtual GP appointments, and 24/7 mental health support).
Free bus travel pass from day one, plus heavily discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months.
Free on-site parking, a cycle-to-work scheme, and a free laundry service for your overalls and PPE.
Up to 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.
Competitive company pension scheme and corporate share-save options.
Key Responsibilities of the HGV Technician / PSV Technician
As the Lead Shift Mechanic, you will lead by example on the workshop floor:
Troubleshoot complex faults, carrying out vehicle repairs, major servicing, and parts replacement.
Act as the main supervisor on late shifts, taking responsibility for workflow and signing off completed work.
Perform routine safety examinations using modern handheld data-capture devices.
Attend on-road vehicle breakdowns/recoveries and carry out vehicle road testing where necessary to verify defects.
What You’ll Need as HGV Technician / PSV Technician
Minimum NVQ / SVQ Level 3 (or City & Guilds equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
Prior supervisory or chargehand experience is beneficial, but we welcome applications from highly skilled Level 3 technicians looking to take their first step up.
Full UK driving licence. A PCV (Category D) licence is highly desirable (if you do not have one, the company will fully fund and support you to pass your test).How to Apply to the role of HGV Senior Technician / PSV Lead Shift Mechanic
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Our client is an inclusive, equal-opportunity employer. Background and Right to Work checks will be conducted as a standard part of the onboarding process
Salary description
£23.69 - £25.69 per hour