HGV Fitter

E3 Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free onsite parking

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

E3 Recruitment represents a growing specialist vehicle manufacturer in the Leyland area, seeking an experienced HGV Fitter to service, repair and modify heavy vehicles in a modern workshop.

This permanent, Monday to Friday position offers a salary up to £46,644 per annum (£23.00 per hour DOE) plus overtime, with a focus on quality and safety in a well-equipped facility and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HGV Fitter or similar role in heavy vehicles.
• Experience working on commercial, municipal or plant equipment is advantageous.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding ability and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT and final inspection.

Skills

HGV Fitter

HGV Technician

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Mechanical fault-finding

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