Posted 07 August, 2026
Senior HGV Mechanic
JG Pears
Newark, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Senior HGV MechanicAbout UsJG Pears is a fourth-generation family business that grew from a livestock farm near Penistone into one of the largest names in the UK's animal by-products sector. The site at Low Marnham sits close to the Group's wider investment in the area, including a joint venture at neighbouring High Marnham building a hydrogen production facility as part of the UK's move to net zero.We're looking for an experienced, fully skilled HGV Mechanic to join the team, working across a mixed fleet from leading manufacturers including Scania, Volvo and DAF, in a well-maintained, up-to-date workshop.\n
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- Salary: £24.00 per hour (Days/Afters) or £27.00 per hour (Nights), paid monthly, plus overtime at time and a quarter after contracted hours \n
- Location: Low Marnham, Nottingham, NG23 6SP \n
- Working pattern: Days/Afters or Nights (full shift details below) \n
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- Days/Afters (2 roles): rotating shifts, 6:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 10:00pm, average 40-hour week, £24.00 per hour (approx. £49,920 per year based on a 40-hour week + overtime) \n
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- Nights (2 roles): Monday to Friday, 10:00pm to 6:00am, average 40-hour week, £27.00 per hour (approx. £56,160 per year based on a 40-hour week + overtime) \n
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- Retention bonus after a qualifying period \n
- £10.00 per shift for each afters shift worked \n
- 100% MOT pass rate bonuses \n
- 28 days holiday entitlement (pro-rata) \n
- Paid breaks \n
- Company pension scheme (employer contribution 3% Employee contribution 5%) \n
- Company sick pay scheme \n
- £300 Introduce a Friend reward \n
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- Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGV trucks and trailers \n
- Conducting thorough safety inspections and MOT preparation to ensure full DVSA compliance \n
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults on trucks and trailers \n
- Completing all work efficiently and to a high standard, maintaining accurate records and documentation \n
- Working safely and effectively within a busy workshop environment \n
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- Fully qualified HGV Technician with a City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent \n
- Proven experience maintaining and repairing HGV trucks and trailers in a commercial vehicle workshop \n
- Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems \n
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality and compliance standards \n
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team \n
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- Life assurance \n
- Occupational health \n
- 24/7 GP and Mental Health Support, Wellbeing and Nutrition Programmes, Second Medical Opinion, Health Resources, Emotional Wellbeing App, Smoking Cessation Support and Bereavement Counselling \n
- JG Pears Rewards (retail, restaurant and gym discounts) \n
