HGV Mechanic

HGV TECHNICIAN
Location: Leicestershire
Salary: £21.46-£23.00 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: 47.5 hours per week
Working Week: Monday-Friday | Early or Late Shift
Overtime: Available
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Looking for a HGV Technician role with variety?
We're looking for an experienced HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic to join a busy workshop environment working across a diverse range of HGVs, trailers and specialist equipment.
This is a hands-on role suited to a skilled, practical Technician who enjoys fault finding, repairs and working across different vehicle types rather than doing the same job every day.
What You'll Be Working On
You'll work across:
·HGV chassis cabs: DAF, Volvo and Renault
·Hook lift vehicles
·Tankers
·Curtainsider trailers
·Hook lift / RORO equipment
The Role
·Carry out 6-weekly vehicle and trailer inspections and servicing
·Complete preventative maintenance and MOT preparation
·Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults using Jaltest diagnostics
·Repair and replace engines, transmissions, brakes, AdBlue, ABS and electrical components
·Diagnose and attend breakdowns by telephone, roadside and on customer sites
·Work with hydraulic systems and hook lift equipment
·Maintain accurate inspection sheets, job cards and parts records
·Communicate effectively regarding repairs, parts and timescales
·Follow company health, safety and workshop procedures
About You
We're looking for an experienced HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Plant Mechanic with:
·4+ years' practical HGV and/or plant mechanical experience
·Experience working across multi-brand commercial vehicles
·IRTEC certification
·Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
·A reliable, hands-on approach and good attention to detail
·Ability to work independently and as part of a team
·Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Desirable:
6+ years' experience, welding/fabrication, hydraulics, hook lift/RORO equipment and knowledge of LOLER requirements.
Hours & Flexibility
47.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, including unpaid lunch breaks.
Early or late shifts are available and working hours are negotiable, making this an opportunity worth discussing if you're looking for some flexibility around your start and finish times.
What's on Offer?
·£21.46-£23.00 per hour, depending on experience
·Overtime opportunities
·Monday-Friday working
·Company pension
·Health & wellbeing programme
·Life insurance - 3x annual salary
·Birthday leave
·Free on-site parking
·Uniform provided
·Learning and development opportunities
·Long-term career progression
Apply Today
If you're an experienced HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Plant Mechanic looking for a varied permanent role working on HGVs, trailers and specialist equipment, get in touch today.
Contact Aaron at Auto Skills UK - (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed