CONTRACT HGV Technician

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group Ltd is seeking an experienced HGV Technician for a hands-on contract role in Greater London. You will service, repair and inspect heavy vehicles, diagnose faults, and ensure vehicles are safe and ready for service. The position runs up to 12 weeks and is inside IR35.

You will work in a busy workshop, maintain records and prioritise tasks to minimise downtime while complying with safety standards. Relevant qualifications and proven HGV experience are essential.

Qualifications

• HGV maintenance and repair experience on heavy vehicles.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Adhere to health and safety standards in a busy workshop.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs and associated equipment.
• Complete vehicle inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Respond to defects and breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs and work completed.
• Work with the workshop team to uphold safety and workmanship standards.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Diagnostics

Repair skills

Health & safety

Independent worker

Education

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualification

Job description

HGV Technician

Contract

Inside IR35

We're recruiting an experienced HGV Technician to support a busy fleet maintenance operation on a contract basis. This is a hands-on opportunity for a skilled technician who takes pride in keeping commercial vehicles safe, reliable and ready for service.

We envisage this will be up to 12 weeks work!

The role:

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs and associated equipment.
• Complete vehicle inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Respond to defects and breakdowns, helping minimise vehicle downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs and work completed.
• Work closely with the workshop team to maintain high standards of safety and workmanship.

What we're looking for:

• A recognised qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing HGVs.
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage priorities in a busy workshop.
• A thorough approach to health and safety.
• Experience with refuse collection vehicles would be advantageous.
• This contract falls inside IR35.