Berry Recruitment are currently hiring a HGV Technician to join our client's team in Wythenshawe for a temp to perm opportunity!

Job Title: HGV Technician
Location: Wythenshawe, M23
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 06:30 - 15:00, 40 hours per week
Contract Length: 3 months temp with a look to move permanent after the initial 3 months
Salary: £24.10 per hour (permanent equivalent £47,000 per annum)

Role Overview:

As an HGV Technician, you will ensure the maintenance and repair of waste trucks, contributing significantly to environmental and community well-being. You'll work in a modern workshop with 6 bays, heated and well-lit, equipped with a 4-post column ramp lift, two summer lifts, brake testing headlamp bay, parts room stocked by a third party, and an electric jetwash system. Your responsibilities will include using advanced diagnostic tools, dismantling and overhauling vehicle components, maintaining vehicles and plant equipment, completing documentation on tablets and PDAs, ensuring health and safety protocols, performing road tests, and handling ad-hoc driving jobs. You will be part of a cohesive team, maintaining a fleet of 150 vehicles that are critical for waste management, fostering a cleaner and healthier environment for the community.

What You'll Do:

Utilise advanced diagnostic tools to identify faults and execute effective repairs.
Dismantle and overhaul vehicle components to restore optimal functionality.
Maintain vehicles and plant equipment to ensure efficient operation.
Use tablets and PDAs to complete and maintain documentation, including job cards and inspections.
Test equipment and tools, monitor workshop performance, and ensure adherence to health and safety protocols.
Perform road tests on vehicles to confirm safety and assist with roadside breakdowns, committing to ongoing professional development.
Ad-hoc driving jobs e.g. Taking a vehicle to get an MOT test etcWhat You'll Bring:

City & Guilds in heavy vehicles, maintenance and repair, IRTEC, or NVQ certification
Category C HGV license, Driver CPC holder
Municipal experience
Special tools, and diagnostic equipment provided
Ability to work alone or as part of a team
Good communication skillsIf this role is of interest, please apply now! All applications are reviewed daily. Alternatively, please call Daisy on (phone number removed) to discuss.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job