HGV Technician - Halifax
- Halifax, NS, Canada
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Job Description
HGV Technician required with Calderdale Norse
Halifax, Calderdale - HX2 0DB
£47,128.74 per annum
45 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5:30pm
Norse Group has entered a new joint venture partnership with Calderdale Council to deliver waste and recycling services across the borough. This partnership will start from August 2026 and span over an initial period of eight years. We have an excellent opportunity for an HGV Technician to join our depot in Halifax. Our workshop is kitted out with all new equipment to work on the new fleet of vehicles servicing the local area.
The role
As an HGV Technician, you will be responsible for the upkeep of the company fleet of HGV vehicles ensuring all vehicles are serviced, maintained, and repaired in accordance with Operators Licence requirements. You will also prepare vehicles for annual tests, road test vehicles to certify roadworthiness and attend breakdowns on a rota system. This is an exciting role for an experienced fitter looking to develop and share their expertise with a knowledgeable team.
Our ideal candidate
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within four weeks of the date you apply, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.
HGV Technician required with Calderdale Norse
Halifax, Calderdale - HX2 0DB
£47,128.74 per annum
45 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5:30pm
Norse Group has entered a new joint venture partnership with Calderdale Council to deliver waste and recycling services across the borough. This partnership will start from August 2026 and span over an initial period of eight years. We have an excellent opportunity for an HGV Technician to join our depot in Halifax. Our workshop is kitted out with all new equipment to work on the new fleet of vehicles servicing the local area.
The role
As an HGV Technician, you will be responsible for the upkeep of the company fleet of HGV vehicles ensuring all vehicles are serviced, maintained, and repaired in accordance with Operators Licence requirements. You will also prepare vehicles for annual tests, road test vehicles to certify roadworthiness and attend breakdowns on a rota system. This is an exciting role for an experienced fitter looking to develop and share their expertise with a knowledgeable team.
Our ideal candidate
- NVQ L3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent.
- Ideally you will hold an HGV Licence
- Knowledge of vehicle maintenance standards required for HGV operation.
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety and its impact in vehicle repair operations.
- Experience in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of all types of large and small commercial vehicles.
- Competitive Salary of £47,128.74 per annum.
- 20 Days annual leave + bank holidays.
- Sickness and pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Access to group wide benefits and offers.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within four weeks of the date you apply, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.
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Responsibilities
Maintain, service, and repair the company’s HGV fleet in accordance with Operators Licence requirements. Prepare vehicles for annual tests, road-test them to certify roadworthiness, and attend breakdowns on a rota.
Requirements
Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or an equivalent qualification, with an HGV licence preferred. They should understand HGV maintenance standards and health and safety in vehicle repair, and have experience inspecting, repairing, and maintaining commercial vehicles of different sizes.
Skills
- Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
- Vehicle Repair
- Vehicle Inspection
- Fleet Maintenance
- HGV Servicing
- Annual Test Preparation
- Roadworthiness Testing
- Breakdown Response
- Health And Safety
- Operators Licence Compliance
Benefits
- Annual Leave
- Bank Holidays
- Sickness Scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Ongoing Training And Development
- Group-Wide Benefits And Offers
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- Trades
- Transportation
- Engineering
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- HGV Technician
- Heavy Vehicle Maintenance And Repair
- NVQ Level 3
- HGV Licence
- Fleet Maintenance
- Vehicle Servicing
- Vehicle Repair
- Vehicle Inspection
- Commercial Vehicles
- Operators Licence
- Annual Vehicle Tests
- Roadworthiness
- Road Testing
- Breakdown Response
- Health And Safety
- Waste And Recycling Services