HGV Fitter

E3recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Weekly pay

Free onsite parking

Permanent, long-term position

Job summary

E3recruitment is recruiting an experienced HGV Fitter for a Leyland area workshop. You will service, repair and modify heavy commercial vehicles to high safety and quality standards.

Working Monday to Friday with overtime, you will join a modern, well-equipped workshop offering ongoing training and a permanent, long-term role.

Qualifications

• Experience as HGV fitter/technician or similar heavy vehicle role
• Experience working on commercial/refuse/municipal vehicles or plant equipment
• Strong mechanical fault-finding abilities
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs and specialist vehicles
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults
• Install and replace vehicle components and equipment
• Complete inspections, safety checks and preventative maintenance
• Work from engineering drawings, job sheets and service schedules
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and final inspection
• Complete all job documentation accurately
• Maintain high housekeeping and health & safety standards

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Independent worker

Teamwork in workshop

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Monday to Friday days, Permanent position, up to £46,644 per annum (£23.00 per hour DOE) + Overtime.

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced HGV Fitter to join a growing specialist vehicle manufacturer based in the Leyland area. The company designs, builds and services a range of specialist commercial and municipal vehicles and is continuing to invest in its workshop and engineering teams due to increased demand.

Working as part of a skilled workshop team, the HGV Fitter will be responsible for servicing, repairing and modifying heavy commercial vehicles, ensuring they are completed to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Duties of the HGV Fitter:

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs and specialist vehicles
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults
• Installing and replacing vehicle components and equipment
• Completing inspections, safety checks and preventative maintenance
• Working from engineering drawings, job sheets and service schedules
• Preparing vehicles for MOT and final inspection
• Completing all job documentation accurately
• Maintaining high housekeeping and health & safety standards

We would welcome people to apply that have:

• Previous experience as an HGV Fitter, HGV Technician or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
• Experience working on commercial vehicles, refuse vehicles, municipal vehicles or plant equipment
• Strong mechanical fault-finding ability
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems would be advantageous
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy workshop team
• NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent is desirable but not essential

What’s on offer for the HGV Fitter:

• Up to £23.00 per hour depending on experience
• Overtime available at enhanced rates
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Permanent, long-term position
• Modern, well-equipped workshop
• Ongoing training and development
• Weekly pay
• Free onsite parking