About this role
Senior HGV Mechanic
About Us JG Pears is a fourth-generation family business that grew from a livestock farm near Penistone into one of the largest names in the UK's animal by-products sector. The site at Low Marnham sits close to the Group's wider investment in the area, including a joint venture at neighbouring High Marnham building a hydrogen production facility as part of the UK's move to net zero.
We're looking for an experienced, fully skilled HGV Mechanic to join the team, working across a mixed fleet from leading manufacturers including Scania, Volvo and DAF, in a well-maintained, up-to-date workshop. Salary: £24.00 per hour (Days/Afters) or £27.00 per hour (Nights), paid monthly, plus overtime at time and a quarter after contracted hoursLocation: Low Marnham, Nottingham, NG23 6SPWorking pattern: Days/Afters or Nights (full shift details below) Shifts Available Days/Afters (2 roles): rotating shifts, 6:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 10:00pm, average 40-hour week, £24.00 per hour (approx. £49,920 per year based on a 40-hour week + overtime) Nights (2 roles): Monday to Friday, 10:00pm to 6:00am, average 40-hour week, £27.00 per hour (approx. £56,160 per year based on a 40-hour week + overtime)
Core Benefits Retention bonus after a qualifying period£10.00 per shift for each afters shift worked100% MOT pass rate bonuses28 days holiday entitlement (pro-rata)Paid breaksCompany pension scheme (employer contribution 3% Employee contribution 5%)Company sick pay scheme£300 Introduce a Friend reward About the Role You'll get a varied workload across trucks and trailers from Scania, Volvo and DAF, working in a well-equipped workshop with room to build up your skills over time.
What You'll Be Doing Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGV trucks and trailersConducting thorough safety inspections and MOT preparation to ensure full DVSA complianceDiagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults on trucks and trailersCompleting all work efficiently and to a high standard, maintaining accurate records and documentationWorking safely and effectively within a busy workshop environment What You'll Bring Fully qualified HGV Technician with a City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalentProven experience maintaining and repairing HGV trucks and trailers in a commercial vehicle workshopStrong fault finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systemsExcellent attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality and compliance standardsAbility to work independently and as part of a team Additional Benefits & Perks Life assuranceOccupational health24/7 GP and Mental Health Support, Wellbeing and Nutrition Programmes, Second Medical Opinion, Health Resources, Emotional Wellbeing App, Smoking Cessation Support and Bereavement CounsellingJG Pears Rewards (retail, restaurant and gym discounts) Additional Information This is a fully skilled HGV Technician role. Applicants must be qualified and experienced in maintaining and repairing HGV trucks and trailers — candidates with only car or light vehicle experience, or without the relevant HGV qualifications, won't be suitable for this one.
Additional Information Due to the site's location, own transport is essential.
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Due to the site's location, own transport is essential.
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