HGV Vehicle Technician

Job Title:  HGV Technician

Location:  Ruislip, London, UK

Compensation:  £39,218.12 + £1,200 bonus + excellent overtime rates

Role Type:  Full time / Permanent

Role ID:  SF 45582

                                                                                   Build the future.

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a HGV Technician at Ruislip.

 As an international defence and aerospace company, we support and enhance our customers’ capabilities and critical assets, meeting their requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation, and flexibility.

The role

The difference our new HGV Technician will make

As a HGV Technician you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will work closely with one of our partners, the London Fire Brigade. You will be responsible for servicing and repairing all defects on their fire vehicles. In the London fleet, you can have the opportunity to work on 32m and 64m aerials, along with the UK’s first Electric Fire engine, along with servicing requirements around firepumps.

We have been visited a lot recently by the customer, to pay thanks for Babcock’s support in helping to keep London safe.

At Babcock, we have a history of helping talent go far. With our track record of innovation, you’ll continually develop your knowledge and expertise. We offer training programmes in up-skilling and reskilling our workforce.

We offer flexible working to give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met. This will have a rotating shift pattern from Monday to Friday 6am-2.30pm & 1.30pm-10pm.

 Essential Experience

 •    Level 3 in HGV or equivalent

What we offer

• Opportunity to receive a bonus of £1200
• Progression and development (IMI Level 3 award in Electric/Hybrid vehicle system repair and replacement, HGV Class 2 & Vehicle body and repair)
• Onsite gym access
• Buy and sell annual leave (up to 30 days) plus bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, EV vehicle scheme, discounts and our Share Ownership Scheme
• Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to be at your best

Babcock International

For over 130 years, we have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. Change begins with our people and our shared Principles: be curious; be courageous; own and deliver; think: outcomes; collaborate; and be kind. These values not only guide the way we work, but also our efforts to reach net-zero carbon. Yes, our ambitions are big, but together, we can achieve them.

Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments.

Application Guidance

 All applications should be made online. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive.  We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 10/04/2023

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