HGV Fitter (Trainee/Apprentice) United Kingdom
Job description
Are you looking for an exciting career, where your potential is recognised and developed, where your employer invests in your training and progression? Do you want to join Wynnstay a leading UK agricultural supplies business?
With a turnover in excess of £700 million, and more than 900 valued employees Nationally. 100 years of successful operations have laid the foundations for Wynnstay’s core values concept of THRIVE:
Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value creation, Environmental Sustainability.
The Opportunity:
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring vehicle compliance is in line with operative Codes of Practice e.g. DVSA guide, maintaining roadworthiness, UFAS guide for road haulage
- Ensuring compliance with Vehicle Inspectorate and Health and Safety regulatory requirements
- Efficiently assisting in the operation of the garage facilities by managing and undertaking new initiatives regarding the maintenance of our vehicles
- Regularly attending break-downs and collect/deliver vehicles as directed by the Manager
- Working closely with various teams across the business, including transport representatives, Depots and other specialists, to ensure a safe and effective working environment while helping to enhance technical knowledge within the team
The Person:
The successful candidate will:
- Have an affinity with the HGV and distribution network
- Be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the various Codes of Practice in operation
- Have proven HGV fitting experience, or be willing to undertake training
- Possess a can-do attitude and willingness to learn and support our business
- Have excellent communication skills
In addition to a competitive salary you will receive:
- Profit related annual bonus
- Employee discount at Wynnstay Depots
- 31 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Save As You Earn schemes
This is a great opportunity for a proactive and ambitious individual to kickstart and develop a career within a fast-paced expanding business.
A full training/apprenticeship programme will be provided and tailored to the successful candidate.
For a confidential discussion regarding the vacancy, please contact Philip Griffiths, Fleet Manager, on 07879 891583.
To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, or send a paper copy to Wynnstay Group Plc, Eagle House, Llansantffraid, Powys, SY22 6AQ.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 17/03/2023
