Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for a hands-on role in a busy and supportive environment? Do you take pride in maintaining vehicles to the highest standards and enjoy working as part of a skilled team? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Longcliffe Quarries are looking for a HGV Technician to join our maintenance team at our Curzon Lodge site on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of becoming permanent. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the company fleet, ensuring all vehicles are safe, compliant, and operating efficiently to support operations.
Main duties and responsibilities
To fulfill the requirements of this exciting new role, you will be able to demonstrate and have proven experience of;
· Maintenance and inspection of HGVs, trailers, and occasional repairs to light vehicles to DVSA standards.
· Prepare HGV’s, trailers and light vehicles for MOT and present for MOT testing.
· Conduct brake testing on company fleets and third-party vehicles.
· Assist drivers with ad hoc repairs and breakdown support.
· Record maintenance using workshop systems
· Manage tachograph data
· Book parts from our imprest stock stores and liaise with suppliers
· Perform basic fabrication and welding where required.
· Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
· Respond to callouts/breakdowns out of core working hours to ensure fleet remains operational 24 hours.
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
· Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge
· Relevant City & Guilds or equivalent in HGV maintenance
· Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
· Basic IT skills
· Candidates must have their own tools
Desirable
· HGV Licence
· CPC qualification
· IRTEC Inspection Technician qualification
Skills & Competencies
· Problem-solving and diagnostic ability
· Ability to adapt quickly to a range of tasks and vehicles.
· Organisation and attention to detail
· Ability to prioritise workloads.
· Flexible and proactive approach
· Strong understanding of DVSA standards for vehicle maintenance and compliance.
Personal Attributes
· Reliable and safety-conscious
· Positive attitude
· Team player and willingness to assist other members of the team.
· Willingness to learn.
· High standards of work
Health & Safety
· Ability to work safely and follow safe systems of work.
· Report hazards and unsafe conditions.
· Take responsibility for own and others' safety.
· Strong understanding of Health and Safety requirements and practices
· Attend any training identified by the company that is relevant to role.
Benefits
· Career Progression
· Additional Holidays with holiday trading options
· Active leisure membership scheme
· Free parking
· Employee rewards scheme
· HSF Health Plan
· Death in service benefit
· Generous pension plan
Working Hours
49 hours, two shifts between 06:00 and 18:00
Monday – Thursday 10hrs
Friday – 9 hours
Salary
£20.89 per hour
Location
Curzon Lodge, Brassington, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4HN
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Pay: £20.89 per hour
Work Location: In person
