HGV Technician

Port Clarence

Salary £46,596 pa plus excellent benefits, sign on bonus and OTE potential up to £55k

Calor Gas is actively seeking a proactive and engaging HGV Technician for our on-site workshop at Port Clarence. In this role, you will be responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, and modifications on our fleet of vehicles and trailers. Additionally, you will provide technical support, managing tasks from fault analysis through to completion.

The role requires the ability to produce technical work at the highest standards, adhering to stringent Health & Safety requirements for equipment, machines, and tools. It demands initiative, a meticulous approach, and a comprehensive understanding of vehicles, trailers, workshop plant, and equipment. Organisational skills are essential to maintain clear documentation, records, and meet deadlines.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Perform general maintenance repair work on the company's fleet of vehicles and trailers.
• Ensure that all vehicles are in safe working order.
• Execute all repairs to the highest standards.
• Conduct in-depth engineering work and diagnostics.
• Work effectively both independently and within a close-knit team.
• Carry out all repairs in accordance with current Health and Safety legislation and company policies.
• Safely operate all relevant equipment, machines, and tools.
• Complete all associated documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

We are seeking candidates who:

• Hold education to City & Guilds standard in Mechanical Engineering or possess an equivalent engineering discipline.
• Have previous experience as an HGV Mechanic in a similar role.
• Preferably hold an HGV C+E licence (Class 1) and a current ADR, although this is not essential.
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of vehicles, trailers, workshop plant, and equipment.
• Possess the capability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic problems.
• Display the ability to multitask and meet key deadlines effectively.
• Exhibit rigorous fault-finding skills.
• Have the capability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Showcase strong communication skills.
• Can work effectively under pressure.

In return, we offer:

• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service, plus statutory bank holidays
• Single Private Medical Insurance cover with the opportunity to add Family at discounted rate
• ERs Pension contribution up to 7.5%
• 4x salary life assurance cover from day 1
• Income protection 50% of salary after 2 years
• Market leading retailer discount scheme with major retailers
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Discounted gas and appliances

Interested?  Then hit apply! We look forward to receiving your application form.

To be considered for the above opportunity you must be eligible to live and work in UK and hold a full driving licence that is valid for you to drive in the UK. 

At Calor, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and embracing diversity is not only the right thing to do, but it also drives innovation and success.

We understand that building an inclusive business is an ongoing journey, and we are dedicated to continually learning, evolving, and challenging ourselves to create a more equitable and inclusive future. We encourage all members of our community to join us on this journey, as we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for a better, brighter tomorrow.