HGV Mechanic
Salary: £18 – £19.66 per hour (depending on qualifications )
- Overtime after 45 hours will be paid at £22.5 – £24.58ph
- Occasional Sundays or Bank Holidays will be paid at £27 – £29.49ph
- Exclusive use of a company van for work purposes.
Hours:
- 45 hours per week – Monday to Friday 7.30am – 5.00pm
- Alternative Saturdays 7am – 12pm paid at £22.5 – £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 (IRTEK qualification , Coded welder qualification , HGV Level 3 apprenticeship, Counterbalance , Telehandler , Cherry Picker , scissor lift , manual handling , working at heights , HGV Driving , Fabrication , Hydraulics and many other )
What you will be doing:
You will be working alongside other technicians to repair and maintain a fleet of HGVs 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
Minimum :
- 4 years of experience on HGV Mechanic ( then we can offer to do IRTEK qualification )
Desirable: IRTEK qualification, HGV licence, Autoelectric qualification, hydraulic qualification or experience
Arden Wood Shavings Ltd is one of the largest manufacturers of animal bedding in the UK. Our bedding products are primarily used for Poultry, Cattle and Horses as well as other livestock too.
We have over 40 years experience in the business and over this time have built up a wealth of knowledge about the industry we serve.
Arden is renowned for quality, reliability and integrity – providing a service that customers can trust.
The bedding products we manufacture include our leading brands such as Safemix Poultry Bedding, Agrisorb Sawdust for Cattle, and Safemix Equestrian Bedding for horses.
