HGV Fitter/Technician

LME Recruitment Limited; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LME Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join our workshop team in the United Kingdom. You will carry out routine servicing, inspections and maintenance on HGVs and trailers, diagnose faults and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.

You will prepare MOTs, ensure DVSA compliance, keep accurate records, support breakdowns, and work closely with drivers to minimise downtime.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HGV Fitter / HGV Technician.
• Strong knowledge of brakes, air systems, electrics and hydraulics.
• Confident fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT skills (job cards / workshop systems).
• Attention to detail and a safety-first mindset.
• Strong communication skills for teamwork with drivers/management.
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, inspections and maintenance on HGVs and trailers.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Complete MOT preparations, safety inspections and defect rectification.
• Ensure all work meets DVSA standards and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate job cards, service records and workshop documentation.
• Support breakdowns and urgent repairs to keep vehicles on the road.
• Work closely with drivers and the transport team to minimise downtime.
• Keep the workshop clean, safe and efficient.

Skills

Brake systems

Air systems

Electrics

Hydraulics

Fault-finding

IT skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Tools

Workshop systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Carry out routine servicing, inspections and maintenance on HGVs and trailers.

Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.

Complete MOT preparations, safety inspections and defect rectification.

Ensure all work meets DVSA standards and compliance requirements.

Maintain accurate job cards, service records and workshop documentation.

Support breakdowns and urgent repairs to keep vehicles on the road.

Work closely with drivers and the transport team to minimise downtime.

Keep the workshop clean, safe and efficient.

What we’re looking for

Proven experience as an HGV Fitter / HGV Technician(or similar).

Strong knowledge of brakes, air systems, electrics and hydraulics.

Confident fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Good IT skills (job cards / workshop systems).

Great attention to detail and a safety-first mindset.

Strong communication skills for teamwork and liaising with drivers/management.

Relevant qualifications (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds) preferred.

Why you’ll love working with us

Competitive salary (based on experience)

Ongoing training and professional development.

Overtime pay for additional hours worked.