HGV Technician

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 Faversham site operation, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various vehicles to ensure they meet safety and performance standards., 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.

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., 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.

Earning Potential: £18.40 per hour to £20.02 per hour + 25% premium for shifts worked between 18:00 and 06:00 and up to 35% on Weekends.

Benefits Included:

• Christmas Bonus


• Funded Class 1 Licence (Gist Driving Academy)


• Funded Irtec Accreditation


• Free Hot Drinks


• Free Fruit


• Free Parking


• Games Room


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…

• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food


• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)


• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan


• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)


• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers


• Access to a wide range of well being support - including our Employee Assistance Programme


• A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development


• Cycle to work scheme


• Supportive Team: Join a close-knit community where collaboration is key