Job Title HGV Technician (DAYS & NIGHTS) Location Barnsley, S71 3LJ GB (Main)
Job Description
**RETENTION BONUS OF £500 AFTER 3 MONTHS & £1,500 AFTER 1 YEAR**
Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.
We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.
We are seeking skilled and motivated HGV Technicians to join our team of professionals dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the performance of our heavy goods vehicle fleet. As an integral part of our Barnsley site operation, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various vehicles to ensure they meet safety and performance standards.
Location: Barnsley, S71 3LJ
Hours: DAYS & NIGHTS
Earning Potential:
1. DAYS £48,900 per annum
2. NIGHTS £61,400 per annum
Benefits Included:
3. Tool Allowance
4. Fire Team Allowance
5. Christmas Bonus
Contract Type: Permanent
What’s in it for you?
Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special…
6. Retention Bonus of £500 after 3 months and £1,500 after 1 year
7. 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
8. 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
9. Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
10. Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
11. Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
12. Access to a wide range of well being support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
13. A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
14. Cycle to work scheme
15. Supportive Team: Join a close-knit community where collaboration is key
What will you do & what will you need?
As a part of your role, you will be responsible for maintaining the company's HGVs. This includes ensuring that all work is completed on time and in compliance with manufacturer guidelines. Moreover, you will be responsible for carrying out all breakdowns and reactive works to high standards and within the given timeframe. You should be able to accurately diagnose electrical and mechanical faults with the HGVs, communicate technical information to your teammates, and escalate any issues to relevant managers. You should also possess a keen eye for detail and ensure that all work is accurately documented. Additionally, you’ll demonstrate good diagnostic and fault-finding skills ensuring first-time fix.
Ideally, you’ll have previous experience in a fast-paced distribution environment. Hold an NVQ Level 3 or City & Guild Level 2 in heavy vehicle maintenance or equivalent and desirably hold your Irtec. Training and funding can however be supported to achieve your HGV Class 1 licence or Irtec after a successful length of service.
Who are we and where will you be
At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical. Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era.
Apply today and Join us on the road to success
Upon application if successful, you will be contacted by a member of the team and booked onto an initial introduction call to discuss the role at hand and next steps. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.
Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.
Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.
Recruiter Weston, Fay (Recruitment Advisor - )