HGV Mechanic
Location: F M Caine & Sons, Pen-y-bont road, Knighton, Powys LD71SD
Part Time or Full Time opportunity
Salary: very competitive, dependent on experience and knowledge
About Us
F.M. Caine & Sons has been proudly supporting the agricultural community since 1919, providing reliable collection services across Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, and Wales.
We’re now seeking a skilled and dependable vehicle Maintenance Mechanic to join our hardworking team and take responsibility for keeping our fleet in peak condition.
About the Role
Based at our main site just outside Knighton, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and readiness of our vehicles and trailers. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong mechanical knowledge and a proactive approach to preventative maintenance.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Conducting routine PMI (Planned Maintenance Inspections) in line with our compliance schedule
- Preparing vehicles and trailers for MOTs, ensuring all standards are met ahead of testing
- Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults to minimise downtime
- Keeping maintenance records accurate and up to date
- Working closely with our Transport team to schedule inspections and repairs efficiently
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience working on HGVs, trailers, and commercial vehicles
- Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance standards and legal compliance
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
- Some experience or familiarity with R2C fleet maintenance software is desirable – but not essential
- A practical, can-do attitude and a strong commitment to quality and safety
Why Work With Us?
- Join a well-established, family-run firm with over 100 years of history
- Be part of a supportive, no-nonsense team who take pride in their work
- Varied, hands-on role with real impact on day-to-day operations
- Competitive pay and job security in a thriving rural business
Benefits
- Very competitive rates of pay including enhanced overtime rates
- Holiday entitlement 28 days and increasing with service
- Company pension
- Company sick pay scheme
- Life Assurance
- Introduce a friend reward £300
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free, independent and confidential counselling and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- JG Pears rewards (retail / restaurants / gym discounts)
- Financial education and guidance through external providers
Ready to roll up your sleeves and keep our fleet on the road?
Apply today and become part of the F.M. Caine & Sons legacy.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
