Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician

Total Fleet Support; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Fleet Support in Birmingham is seeking a Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician to maintain, service and repair HGVs and trailers on site. You will perform routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, engine servicing and electrical repairs to ensure safety and uptime.

The role requires strong hands-on skills, DVSA and industry standards awareness, and the ability to document work accurately while collaborating with the workshop team and mobile engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in HGV and trailer maintenance, diagnostics, and mechanical repairs.
• Experience with electrical fault-finding and repair on commercial vehicles and trailers.
• Experience in MOT preparation, safety inspections and brake testing.
• Welding, fabrication and general bodywork repairs for commercial vehicles and trailers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service and repair HGVs and trailers to ensure safety and uptime.
• Carry out routine maintenance and safety inspections, fault diagnosis and engine servicing.
• Support on-site and off-site breakdowns as required and document all work accurately.

Skills

Technical maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

MOT preparation

Welding & bodywork

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Reading technical docs

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Company Description

Total Fleet Support is a 24-hour, IRTE-accredited HGV and trailer workshop in Oldbury, minutes from Junction 2 of the M5, dedicated to keeping commercial fleets on the road and fully compliant. Operating from a 28,000 sq ft facility, the team conducts around 500 laden roller brake tests per month, with all work double-checked by an internal quality control team and achieving a 100% MOT pass rate on preparation and presentation. In addition to workshop services, mobile engineers work on customer sites nationwide, performing onsite inspections and repairs, supported by 24/7 breakdown cover. The company offers comprehensive services including routine and planned maintenance, diagnostics, engine and electrical repairs, vehicle and trailer refurbishment, safety testing, and around-the-clock breakdown support. Trusted by leading blue-chip fleets across the country, Total Fleet Support focuses on reliability, safety, and engineered uptime.

Role Description

The Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician is a full-time, on-site position based in Birmingham, responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing HGVs and trailers to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance. Day-to-day tasks include carrying out routine and scheduled maintenance, performing safety inspections, fault diagnosis, engine servicing, and electrical repairs. The role involves preparing vehicles and trailers for MOT, supporting roller brake testing, and completing repairs such as commercial vehicle bodywork, curtain and roller shutter door fixes, tail lift and LOLER work, and trailer refurbishment. The technician will accurately document all work, follow workshop quality control processes, and adhere to relevant compliance and safety standards. The position may also involve supporting breakdowns, working occasional unsociable hours, and collaborating closely with workshop colleagues and mobile engineers to minimize vehicle downtime.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong technical skills in HGV and trailer maintenance, including diagnostics, engine servicing, and mechanical repairs.
• Candidates should possess practical skills in electrical fault-finding and repair on commercial vehicles and trailers.
• Candidates should possess experience in MOT preparation, safety inspections, brake testing support, and compliance with DVSA and industry standards.
• Candidates should possess capabilities in welding, fabrication, and general bodywork repairs for commercial vehicles and trailers.
• Candidates should possess effective problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow structured quality control procedures.
• Candidates should possess strong communication skills, the ability to interpret technical documentation, and work collaboratively within a workshop team.
• Relevant vocational qualifications (e.g., Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent) and proven experience as an HGV or commercial vehicle technician are highly beneficial.
• A valid driving license (HGV license advantageous), familiarity with health and safety