HGV Mechanic

HGV Mechanic

Location: Redditch
Salary: £18.50 - £22.00 per hour

Our client is a family-run transport and plant business operating a mixed fleet of commercial vehicles and heavy plant machinery. They are seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic to join their workshop team, primarily carrying out maintenance and repairs on HGVs whilst also supporting the maintenance of plant equipment when required.

Role Overview

Carry out servicing, repairs, and diagnostics on HGVs
Prepare vehicles for MOT and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
Support the maintenance and repair of plant machinery where required
Respond to breakdowns and carry out reactive repairs
Perform safety inspections and preventative maintenance
Maintain accurate service records and workshop documentation
Work effectively as part of a small engineering teamQualifications & Experience

Relevant mechanical qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent)
Previous HGV engineering experience is essential
Experience working on heavy plant machinery would be advantageous
MOT testing qualifications would be advantageous
Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faultsSalary & Benefits

£18.50 - £22.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience
Monday to Friday: 07:00 - 18:00
Every other Saturday: 07:00 - 13:00
Flexibility available on start and finish times depending on workload and experience
Ongoing training and development
Performance-related bonus opportunities
Stable, long-term opportunity within a close-knit, family-run businessBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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