HGV Fitter/Technician — Ongoing Training & OT Pay

lmerecruitment.vincere.io; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous Holiday Allowance

Ongoing training and development

Overtime pay

Job summary

LME Recruitment is seeking an experienced HGV Fitter for a busy, reputable workshop in Felixstowe. You will service and repair HGVs and trailers, diagnose faults, and support MOT preparations to keep vehicles roadworthy.

The role emphasises safety, quality workmanship and a collaborative team environment with ongoing training and development opportunities. A full UK driving licence is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HGV Fitter/Technician.
• Strong knowledge of brakes, air systems, electrics and hydraulics.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Competent at using workshop software and job cards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, inspections and maintenance on HGVs and trailers.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Prepare vehicles for MOTs and safety inspections; rectify defects.
• Ensure all work complies with DVSA standards and workshop processes.
• Keep accurate service records and job cards.

Skills

HGV Fitter experience

Brakes knowledge

Air systems knowledge

Electrics & hydraulics

Fault-finding

IT skills (job cards)

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Driver communication

Full driving licence (HGV bonus)

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Job description

LME Recruitment is seeking an experienced HGV Fitter for a busy, reputable workshop in Felixstowe. You will service and repair HGVs and trailers, diagnose faults, and support MOT preparations to keep vehicles roadworthy.

The role emphasises safety, quality workmanship and a collaborative team environment with ongoing training and development opportunities. A full UK driving licence is advantageous.