Login to Apply

Mechanical Test Technician (HGV License Needed)

Homebased, traveling sites across the UK (including weekly stay away from home)

Candidates must be based from a commutable distance of Derby, Nottingham Mansfield, Newark, Hucknall, Long Eaton, Beeston, West Bridgford, Ilkeston

£30,000-£36,000 + Performance Bonus (up to £6,000)+ Mon - Fri, 40hrs + Overtime Available (Weekends) + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Company Training + Qualification + Pension +Nationwide travel+ Overnight stays

Exciting opportunity for someone looking for a new challenge in their career and join a company that offer a varied role with full industry training provided and qualifications.

On offer is a role that no day will be the same and where you will have autonomy as you travel to different sites across the UK

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering business operating at the forefront of structural and infrastructure testing across the UK. The company works on high-profile projects including major stadiums, large commercial structures, and critical infrastructure, delivering essential safety and strength testing that underpins some of the country's most important builds.

The day to day responsibilities will be to perform static load testing, driving HGV vehicle to sites, erection of the test using the lorry mounted crane, undertaking site work using the automated pile testing equipment at customer sites. In this role you will be required to stay away from home on a weekly basis from Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate will be someone who holds a HGV Class 2 Licence, mechanically minded and happy with stay away from home.

Ex Forces candidates are encouraged to apply and will be offered training.

The Role:
* Driving an HGV to sites across the UK and setting up structural pile load tests using lorry mounted crane equipment
* Carrying out static load testing using automated pile testing systems and recording technical data
* Site based field role working Monday to Friday with some weekend overtime opportunities

The Person:
* Must have a HGV licence (Class 2)
with confidence operating vehicles and associated equipment
* Mechanically minded/ experience (college, apprenticeship or part time hobby)
* Happy with stay away om home on a weekly basis (Monday to Friday)

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact [Euan Dungavel] at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates