HGV Fitter: Diagnostics, Repairs & On-Site Servicing

OLG Recruitment; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 annual leave days + bank holidays

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Standby and call-out payments

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

OLG Recruitment are looking for an experienced HGV Fitter for our client in Scunthorpe. This permanent role involves working on a mixed fleet, performing inspections, servicing, diagnosis, maintenance and repairs to ensure safe, roadworthy vehicles.

You will carry out routine servicing, diagnose faults, inspect vacuum jetting tankers and trailers, carry out breakdown repairs, and ensure compliance with DVSA standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Proven experience working on HGVs and trailers.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, braking systems, suspension, and vehicle electrics.
• Experience using diagnostic software and tools.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Computer literacy for job recording systems.
• High attention to detail.
• Practical, hands on approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, inspections, and preventative maintenance on HGVs, trailers, and specialist vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair faults involving engines, gearboxes, clutches, braking systems, suspension, steering, and electrical systems.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair vacuum jetting tankers, including vacuum pumps, water pumps, pipework, hoses, valves, tanks, and associated hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Conduct breakdown repairs both in the workshop and on-site as required.
• Replace components including axles, wheel bearings, air systems, hydraulic equipment, and PTO-driven ancillary systems.
• Diagnostics and Inspection
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify mechanical and electronic faults.
• Interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and service bulletins.
• Carry out detailed safety inspections and identify defects.
• Recommend further work where necessary.
• Compliance and Roadworthiness
• Ensure all vehicles and specialist equipment meet DVSA roadworthiness standards.

Skills

HGV maintenance experience

Electrical diagnostics

Full UK driving licence

Independent & under pressure

Strong communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Diagnostic software

Workshop tools

Job description

OLG Recruitment are looking for an experienced HGV Fitter for our client in Scunthorpe. This permanent role involves working on a mixed fleet, performing inspections, servicing, diagnosis, maintenance and repairs to ensure safe, roadworthy vehicles.

You will carry out routine servicing, diagnose faults, inspect vacuum jetting tankers and trailers, carry out breakdown repairs, and ensure compliance with DVSA standards.