HGV Fitter

E3 Recruitment; Walton-le-Dale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free onsite parking

Overtime available

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is helping a Preston-based specialist vehicle manufacturer find an experienced HGV Fitter. The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a Monday to Friday schedule and pays up to £46,644 per year plus overtime.

You will service, repair and modify heavy commercial vehicles, working to high quality and safety standards in a modern workshop. Weekly pay and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• 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

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 preventive 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

Skills

HGV Fitter

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Monday to Friday position, Standard days, Permanent position, up to £46,644 per annum + Overtime. A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced HGV Fitter to join a growing specialist vehicle manufacturer based in the Preston 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 preventive 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