HGV Mechanic / Technician
J&M Murdoch & Son Ltd | Glasgow & West Lothian
Due to continued growth and expansion, J&M Murdoch & Son Ltd are recruiting an experienced HGV Mechanic / Technician to join our workshop team and play a key role in maintaining the safety, compliance and operational readiness of our fleet.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and proactive mechanic who enjoys working within a fast-paced environment and takes pride in keeping vehicles safe, compliant and operational.
As a family-run business with over 60 years of experience within waste management, recycling and haulage, we continue to invest in our fleet, facilities and people. We operate a diverse fleet of commercial and specialist vehicles across our operations and are looking for an individual who can help maintain the high standards our customers and operations depend upon.
This is a workshop and mobile-based position, providing mechanical support across our operations with primary coverage across Glasgow and West Lothian. The role will involve working across company locations as operationally required, carrying out inspections, defect rectification, repairs and maintenance to minimise vehicle downtime and keep our fleet moving.
We are looking to nurture and retain a talented individual who can work alongside our existing team of mechanics, welder and yard operatives while also being confident working independently when supporting vehicles across our operational locations.
Job Role
HGV Mechanic / Technician
Coverage Area: Glasgow & West Lothian
Working Pattern:
- Monday to Friday
- Alternating working pattern, typically:
- Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 7:00am to 5:00pm
- Tuesday & Thursday – 9:00am to 7:00pm
- Saturday rota requirement
- Overtime paid after 40 hours worked at an enhanced rate
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Holiday Entitlement: 28 days including statutory holidays
Working as part of our workshop team and supporting our wider operations, you will maintain and repair a diverse fleet of specialist vehicles and equipment including:
- Skip Vehicles
- Roll-on Roll-off Vehicles (RoRo)
- Tippers
- Artic Units
- Walking Floors
- Tankers
- Trade Waste Vehicles
Duties & Responsibilities
- Carry out vehicle inspections, repairs and preventative maintenance
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
- Complete defect rectification arising from driver reports and vehicle inspections
- Attend company sites and operational locations across Glasgow and West Lothian as required to carry out inspections, defect rectification, repairs and maintenance
- Assist with MOT preparation and vehicle compliance requirements
- Carry out fault-finding using modern diagnostic equipment
- Repair and maintain ancillary equipment fitted to specialist vehicles
- Complete vehicle health checks and maintenance records accurately
- Support roadside breakdown response and vehicle recovery requirements where necessary
- Work closely with operational teams to minimise vehicle downtime
- Ensure vehicles are maintained in a safe, compliant and roadworthy condition
- Maintain workshop housekeeping and health and safety standards
- Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales
- Work alongside and support our existing mechanics, welder and yard operatives
- Support the wider workshop team in maintaining fleet availability, safety and compliance
Qualifications, Licences & Skills
- Industry recognised qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent)
- Previous experience as an HGV Mechanic / Technician
- Good understanding of modern commercial vehicle systems
- Experience diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
- Experience using vehicle diagnostic equipment
- Strong problem-solving and fault-finding abilities
- Ability to work independently, including when attending vehicles away from the workshop
- Ability to work effectively as part of a wider workshop and operational team
- Full UK driving licence
- A professional, reliable and safety-focused approach
- Basic welding and fabrication skills would be advantageous
- Experience working on waste management, haulage or specialist fleet vehicles including skip loaders, hook loaders, tippers and tankers would be advantageous
- HGV Class 1 or Class 2 licence would be advantageous but is not essential
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package dependent on experience
- Fully equipped company van
- Overtime paid after 40 hours
- Workwear and PPE provided
- Company pension
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Ongoing support, training and development
- Free onsite parking
- Opportunity to join a well-established and growing family business
- Long-term career and development opportunities
- Friendly and supportive working environment
We are looking for a dependable and motivated individual who takes pride in their work, enjoys problem solving and is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and fleet reliability.
This is an opportunity to become part of an established workshop team while also providing hands-on mechanical support across our wider operations. We are looking to nurture and retain the right individual, providing the opportunity to develop their skills and build a long-term career with J&M Murdoch & Son Ltd.
If you are looking to join a growing business with a strong reputation, varied fleet and long-term opportunities, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now by sending your CV to: [email protected]
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: From £19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- HGV mechanic: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ or City & Guilds equivalent (required)
- UK driving licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
