HGV Vehicle Technician

We are currently seeking a Level 3 Vehicle Technician to join our team, responsible for maintaining and repairing AWE's White Fleet vehicles, plant and associated assets. This role also includes an on-call allowance and the opportunity to develop a broad range of technical skills through extensive training. Who are we looking for? What will you be responsible for? As part of a small, dedicated team, you will:

• Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs on vehicles and equipment
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company procedures, safe systems of work and health and safety requirements
• Support Logistics and Facilities Managers as required
• Maintain Licence Condition 28 by ensuring all relevant examinations, inspections, testing and maintenance activities are completed to the required standards
• Participate in the team's on-call rota
  
  A recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship and City & Guilds Level 3 MVCS qualification or equivalent NVQ Level 3 in Light and Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Previous experience within a vehicle or fleet workshop environment
• LGV Licence Category C or C+E with relevant driving experience
• A willingness to learn new skills, undertake training and diversify within the role
• A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Comfort working in restrictive PPE and within hazardous environments when required
• Willingness to participate in on-call arrangements
Desirable
• PCV Licence (or the ability and willingness to train and achieve this qualification)
• Driver CPC qualification
  
  At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?
If you're a skilled Vehicle Technician looking for a role with real purpose, this could be your opportunity to make a difference.

Package: Staring Salary £40,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications & level of experience),
• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions)
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring