HGV Technician
Location: PE15 0EN
Contract: Temporary – 3 Months
Hours: 37 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday
Rate: £19.81 per hour
About the Role
We are recruiting for an experienced HGV Technician to join a busy workshop responsible for maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of heavy goods vehicles, commercial vehicles and specialist plant equipment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified technician who enjoys a varied role involving diagnostics, servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs. You'll ensure vehicles remain safe, compliant and available for operational use while working within a well-equipped workshop environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to HGVs, commercial vehicles and plant equipment.
- Diagnose faults and complete repairs to manufacturer and DVSA standards.
- Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.
- Complete vehicle safety inspections and prepare vehicles for annual testing (MOT/DVSA).
- Undertake roadside breakdown repairs where required.
- Maintain accurate workshop records, inspection reports and job cards.
- Inspect hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic vehicle systems.
- Liaise with supervisors to prioritise workloads and minimise vehicle downtime.
- Assist with stock control and ordering vehicle parts.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.
- Participate in an out-of-hours standby rota where required.
What We're Looking ForEssential
- NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent.
- At least 3 years' experience maintaining and repairing HGVs or commercial vehicles.
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
- Experience carrying out vehicle servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Good knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic vehicle systems.
- Experience working within a busy commercial vehicle workshop.
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
- Full UK Category B Driving Licence.
- HGV Category C Licence.
Desirable
- Recognised apprenticeship in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
- Forklift Truck Licence.
- CPC qualification.
- Experience working on municipal or refuse vehicles.
- Experience with fleet management or workshop software.
- Knowledge of DVSA testing requirements and vehicle compliance.
Why Apply?
- £19.81 per hour
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- 37-hour working week
- 3-month contract with potential for extension
- Well-equipped workshop environment
- Opportunity to work on a varied fleet of commercial vehicles and plant equipment
Additional Information
- Location: PE15 0EN
- Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Contract: 3 Months
- Rate: £19.81 per hour
- Participation in an out-of-hours standby rota may be required.
- A Category C HGV licence is highly desirable.
Reference: 5297486
Pay: £19.81 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you hold an NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent?
- Do you hold a valid Category C (HGV) driving licence?
- Do you have experience carrying out HGV servicing, diagnostics and preventative maintenance? (
- Have you prepared HGVs for DVSA/MOT inspections and annual testing?
Experience:
- maintaining and repairing HGVs or commercial vehicles: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
