Fleet HGV Mechanic – Diagnostics & Repairs (Croft)

Quest Employment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Up to 10% bonus

Temporary ongoing contract

Public-sector fleet

Job summary

Quest Employment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established public-sector organisation for an experienced HGV/Vehicle Mechanic to join their busy vehicle maintenance operation in Croft, Leicester.

This role involves maintaining, servicing and repairing a varied fleet of vehicles with a salary of £31,000-£33,000 plus up to 10% bonus and weekly pay. Core hours and a temporary ongoing contract are provided.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 vehicle maintenance qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ or IMI).
• Experience as HGV/LGV or fleet mechanic essential.
• Experience with 7.5-tonne and commercial/public-sector vehicles advantageous.
• HGV/LGV driving licence desirable but not essential unless required for the role.
• IRTEC qualifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs efficiently.
• Working on HGVs, 7.5-tonne vehicles and other commercial/council vehicles.
• Inspecting vehicles to identify defects and safety issues.
• Carrying out mechanical repairs and component replacements.
• Using diagnostic equipment and mechanical tools as needed.
• Completing maintenance records and relevant vehicle documentation.
• Ensuring all work meets health and safety standards.
• Supporting the workshop team to maintain fleet availability.

Skills

Diagnostics

Mechanical repair

Fleet maintenance

Safety compliance

Independent working

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

IMI Level 3 or equivalent automotive/HGV maintenance qualification

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Mechanical tools

Job description

Quest Employment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established public-sector organisation for an experienced HGV/Vehicle Mechanic to join their busy vehicle maintenance operation in Croft, Leicester.

This role involves maintaining, servicing and repairing a varied fleet of vehicles with a salary of £31,000-£33,000 plus up to 10% bonus and weekly pay. Core hours and a temporary ongoing contract are provided.