Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician

Kier Group plc.; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician in Shropshire. You will service and repair a mixed fleet, including HGVs, light vans, gritters, and pool cars, ensuring safety and reliability for winter and daily highway operations.

You will hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and have experience diagnosing vehicle faults, with strong organisational and documentation skills for electronic records.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing faults on commercial or heavy vehicles.
• Experience maintaining a range of vehicles to manufacturer and legal standards.
• Ability to accurately complete service documentation and electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, inspections and maintenance on diverse vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Support winter maintenance operations by preparing gritting vehicles.
• Maintain accurate electronic service records and fleet documentation.
• Work with colleagues and drivers to keep the workshop safe and efficient.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Vehicle maintenance

Organisational skills

Health & safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Fleet management software

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

The Fleet Services team plays a vital role in keeping essential services running smoothly across Shropshire. As a Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet that includes HGVs, Light Commercial Vehicles, gritters, Passenger Service Vehicles and pool cars. Your work will directly support critical operations including winter maintenance, emergency response and daily highways services, ensuring vehicles are safe, reliable and ready when needed most.

What will you be responsible for?

• -Carrying out routine servicing, inspections and statutory maintenance on a variety of vehicles to manufacturer and legal standards
• -Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults using modern diagnostic equipment
• -Supporting winter maintenance operations by ensuring gritting vehicles are fully prepared and deployment-ready
• -Maintaining accurate electronic service records and documentation using fleet management software
• -Working collaboratively with colleagues and drivers to maintain a safe, efficient workshop environment

You hold a Full driving licence and a recognised motor vehicle or HGV mechanic qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

• -You have demonstrable experience diagnosing and repairing faults on commercial or heavy vehicles
• -You possess strong organisational skills and can prioritise your workload in a service-driven environment
• -You understand workshop health and safety requirements and can accurately complete service documentation and electronic records
• -You're self-motivated, trustworthy and thrive both working independently and as part of a supportive team