HGV Fitter / Supervisor

Perfect Placement; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

HGV Fitter / Supervisor

Required in Cranbrook, Kent
Basic Salary up to £60,000
Monday to Friday 07:00 - 18:00 + 1 in 2 Saturdays (07:30 - 12:00)
No recovery work - Occasional call-outs across Kent, Sussex, Surrey & London. Use of Company Van.

Family-run haulage business. Are you an experienced HGV Technician or Mechanic looking for a hands-on role with added responsibility? Our client, a well-established family-run haulage firm in Cranbrook, Kent, is seeking a capable and confident HGV Fitter / Workshop Supervisor to join their team.

You'll oversee a small onsite workshop maintaining a fleet of 18-20 Volvo and Scania trucks - supporting a developing apprentice and keeping the wheels of the business moving. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who's confident in their abilities, happy to guide others, and knows when to escalate repairs to the dealers.

What's in it for you?

1. £60,000 basic salary
2. 1 in 2 Saturday mornings only
3. Use of Company Van
4. Pension Scheme - Royal London
5. Life Insurance (after 5 years)
6. 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays - rising to 26 after 10 years
7. Company Events & Meals - a proper team culture
8. Countryside Location with Onsite Parking
9. Heated Workshop with:

• Brake roller tester
• Inspection pit
• Hydraulic equipment
• Headlight alignment tools

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Maintain and repair fleet vehicles including gearboxes, brakes, mirrors, and Euro 7 engines
2. Keep up with compliance paperwork - PMIs, MOTs, tachograph checks, defect reports
3. Use Sterling Workshop System to log all jobs, defects, inspections, and breakdowns
4. Guide and mentor an apprentice technician
5. Attend occasional breakdowns - within Kent, Sussex, Surrey & London (no recovery work)
6. Flag when jobs are best handled by main dealers - we don't need a 'yes' person!
7. Keep on top of stock, paperwork, and compliance with UK Operator Licence standards

What We're Looking For:

1. HGV Class 2 Licence - essential
2. Strong mechanical background - ideally in Scania or Volvo trucks
3. Someone confident, capable, and good at decision-making
4. A natural mentor - you'll help support a motivated apprentice in his training
5. Comfortable with compliance paperwork and workshop systems
6. Welding/fabrication skills a bonus

This is a brilliant role for someone who enjoys autonomy and wants to be part of a stable, friendly, and respected haulage business. Our client values work-life balance, quality workmanship, and a strong team environment.

If this HGV Fitter / Mechanic Supervisor role in Cranbrook interests you, or if you know someone perfect for the position, please contact Martin Bane at Perfect Placement today.