HGV Fitter / HGV Mechanic

Thorn Baker Group; Worksop; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shifts

No night shifts

Temp to permanent contract

Immediate start available

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Thorn Baker Group is seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic to join a busy fleet maintenance workshop in Worksop. This role offers regular daytime hours, Monday to Friday, with a permanent opportunity after probation.

You will service, repair and fault-find HGVs and other commercial vehicles, ensuring safety and compliance. Immediate start available for reliable technicians committed to quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter, LGV Mechanic or Commercial Vehicle Technician.
• Strong knowledge of HGV mechanical systems.
• Experience diagnosing faults and carrying out vehicle repairs.
• Knowledge of servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a workshop team.
• Reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious.
• NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent mechanical qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair HGVs, LGVs and commercial vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and routine vehicle inspections.
• Repair braking systems, suspension, steering, transmissions and engines.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and statutory inspections.
• Complete maintenance records and workshop paperwork.

Skills

HGV Mechanic

Fault diagnosis

Vehicle servicing

Preventative maintenance

Workshop teamwork

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter / HGV Technician

Worksop | £23.00 per hour | Monday–Friday | Day Shifts | Temp to Perm

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter / HGV Technician to join an established fleet maintenance workshop in Worksop.

Are you an experienced HGV Mechanic looking for a better work-life balance, regular daytime hours and a long-term opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy commercial vehicle workshop, maintaining and repairing a fleet of HGVs and specialist vehicles. You'll be working as part of an experienced maintenance team, carrying out servicing, mechanical repairs, fault finding and preventative maintenance to keep vehicles safe and roadworthy.

What's on Offer?

• £23.00 per hour

• Monday to Friday working

• Day shifts: approximately 6am–2pm or 7am–3pm

• No night shifts

• Ongoing work with permanent opportunities

• Temporary-to-permanent contract

• Immediate start available

• Varied HGV and commercial vehicle maintenance work

HGV Mechanic / Fitter Duties

• Service, maintain and repair HGVs, LGVs and commercial vehicles

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults

• Carry out preventative maintenance and routine vehicle inspections

• Repair braking systems, suspension, steering, transmissions and engines

• Identify, investigate and rectify vehicle defects

• Carry out mechanical repairs and component replacements

• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and statutory inspections

• Complete maintenance records, job cards and workshop paperwork

• Ensure vehicles are safe, roadworthy and compliant with relevant regulations

• Maintain high standards of workshop safety and housekeeping

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as an HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter, LGV Mechanic or Commercial Vehicle Technician

• Strong knowledge of HGV mechanical systems

• Experience diagnosing faults and carrying out vehicle repairs

• Knowledge of servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance

• Ability to work independently and as part of a workshop team

• Reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious approach

• Relevant NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent mechanical qualification desirable

Experience working on refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), waste management vehicles, council fleets, tippers or specialist commercial vehicles would be advantageous.