Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Engineers

We’re on the lookout for skilled Vehicle Inspection Engineers based across London to join our expert team at Logistics UK.
In this field-based role, you’ll carry out audits and maintenance inspections on vehicles and equipment, supporting our members with expert advice on compliance, industry changes, and vehicle improvements.

This is a flexible role that involves regular travel and occasional overnight stays — perfect for someone who enjoys being on the move and working independently.

As a Vehicle Inspection Engineer / Heavy Good Vehicle Inspection Engineer your responsibilities will be:

• To plan and organise your work effectively, including member contact

• Carrying out inspections and audits safely and to our high standards

• Meeting productivity targets and complete tasks on time

• Ensuring all reports and documentation are completed accurately

• Protecting and maintaining our electronic systems and data security

• Engaging with customers to provide practical, cost-effective solutions

• Attending training and meetings as required

• Supporting the Regional Operations Manager with additional duties

• Living and breathing our core values: Excellence, Dynamism, Togetherness, Reputation

• Fully trained HGV, PSV or MHE Engineer with relevant technical qualifications

• Minimum required: C&G Motor Vehicle Craft Studies (Heavy Vehicle), NVQ/SNVQ Level 2 or above

• Alternatively, workshop experience with a current car licence

• Vehicle inspection experience (to meet IRTEC standards)

• Occupational driving licence – Category C (HGV) or D (PSV) required

• (If you have Cat D, we may support training for Cat C)
• Strong IT skills and confidence using new systems

• Highly motivated, independent, and well-organised

• Great communication skills and a solid understanding of field-based work
• Membership of a professional body (desirable)

• Sound knowledge of HGV/PSV testing standards

We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits recognising that no two employees are the same - everyone has different preferences and needs that change over time.

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas Working Arrangement for extra days off during the festive period
• Health Cash Plan for all employees and Private Medical Insurance for managers
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Enhanced Family Leave policy
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Two paid days off per year for charity or volunteering work
• Various learning and development opportunities
• Range of pension schemes
• Award scheme to recognise outstanding employees
• Life Assurance Scheme for peace of mind