Job Description
At the core of our Barnsley site are our Paramount team of Engineers. We are looking for An LGV Technician at our RDC in Carlton, Barnsley. To work as part of a small team on a fleet of 100+ commercial vehicles.
What’s the opportunity?
Salary £38,000.00
40 hours per week
About the role
Gist is one of the UK's leading providers of contract logistics, temperature-controlled logistics and global freight management. In partnership with M&S we are looking for a qualified HGV Technician to join our busy workshop, based in Barnsley. As a HGV Technician for Gist you will be responsible for the service and repair of a large fleet of vehicles in a safe, efficient and economical manner.
Who you’ll be
- Must be driven, with a keen focus on safety.
- Carry out all aspects of vehicle maintenance and pass all legal and company specified tests.
- Maintain vehicles to the highest standards of maintenance.
- Ensure all work is accurately documented.
- Must be able to demonstrate good diagnostic and fault finding skills ensuring first time fix.
- Experience working in a fast paced distribution environment is preferred.
- Must be confident working alone and as part of a team.
- Keen eye for detail.
- Very self-motivated with a proactive approach to work.
What you’ll be doing
- Carry out maintenance on sites HGVs ensuring work is carried out in accordance with the required schedule and manufacturer guidelines.
- Ensure all breakdowns and reactive works are carried out to a high standard and in a timely manner.
- Accurately diagnose electrical and mechanical faults with the HGV’s and across the wider site.
- Be proactive in your approach always looking for ways to improve things.
- To accurately communicate technical information and outstanding work to the other shifts.
- Escalate issue to the relevant managers.
About Us
We are an award-winning supply chain specialist that works in partnership with Marks and Spencer, and our customers Tesco, Morrisons and 2 Sisters Food Group.
We are big on succession and being united by our core values which are Progressive, Accountable, Collaborative and Ethical.
What You’ll Enjoy
- All Gist employees are eligible for 20% discount across M&S (T&C’s apply)
- Competitive salary
- Pension – Auto enrolment scheme
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rota)
- Well-being portal
- Discounts to major restaurants and retailers
- Subsidised canteen
- Free parking on site
- Cycle to work scheme
At Gist we pride ourselves on providing the best Journey for all kinds of destinations and your recruitment journey is no exception. Below is what you can expect from the recruitment journey
Upon success at application stage
- An initial call with one of our team to discuss the role & you
- A tour of the site and department
- Meet the current engineering team
- An interview
Typically you’ll receive feedback on your interview within 48 hours.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £38,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £38,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barnsley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 13/03/2023
Reference ID: BarnsleyHGVtech03
Expected start date: 01/04/2023
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