Arden Wood Shaving

Location: Solihull £44,600 pa + company van Up to £64,000 pa with regular overtime and alternative Saturdays Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5.00pm. Alternative Saturdays 7am - 12pm. Occasional Sundays and bank holidays when needed - will be paid at £27.84ph We are looking for an experienced HGV Mechanic / Technician. This facility is one of the largest livestock bedding suppliers in the country with over 40 years of experience in producing and supplying a range of high-quality animal bedding. You will be working alongside other technicians to repair and maintain a fleet of HGVs and trailers, working out of the vehicle maintenance workshop. We are excited to announce that our new workshop facility will be constructed in 2026, featuring a professional service pit that will significantly improve our maintenance capabilities and service quality. Duties: Currently our trailer inspections and repairs are conducted at ground level - this will be changed with our new upcoming workshop pit. Carry out PPM and/or fault finding on HGV/LGV units and trailers Moffat inspections and repairs Hydraulic works on multiple types of units / trailers Electrical works on multiple types of units / trailers Work on bespoke blower trailers (including blowing equipment) Fault-finding and brake testing/braking systems Pre LOLER inspections to fleet, where applicable Some aspects of welding and fabricating Attend off-site breakdowns What are we looking for? Essential: Either an NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics or 4 years experience as a minimum Good awareness of safe working practices / Health & Safety Desirable: IRTEK qualification HGV licence Auto electrical qualification Hydraulic qualification or experience What we can offer you; 20 days of annual leave increasing by one day per year after 2 years service to a maximum of 25 days Access to our people s pension scheme Free physiotherapy service Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential