HGV & Fleet Maintenance Technician

Countrystyle Recycling; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance with GP24 access

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car salary sacrifice

Cycle to work scheme

Company Events

GymFlex salary sacrifice

Job summary

Countrystyle Recycling is seeking a Workshop Fitter in Sittingbourne. The role focuses on maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs for fleet vehicles and trailers. You’ll perform checks, repairs, and road tests, while maintaining accurate records. The position is full time, permanent, with a 50-hour week and Saturday rota.

Ideal candidates will have HGV experience, a Class 2 licence/CPC, and NVQ2 in Vehicle Maintenance. Strong communication and team or solo work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential: strong communication and organisational skills.
• Essential: ability to manage time and priorities.
• Essential: problem solving and attention to detail.
• Essential: ability to work independently or in a team.
• Experience in a workshop environment and with HGVs is preferred.
• HGV Class 2 Licence/CPC required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily vehicle checks and complete defect sheets.
• Diagnose faults on fleet vehicles and components; test, dismantle, repair and reassemble as needed.
• Support preventative maintenance and repairs across fleet and trailers.
• Perform road tests and emergency repairs as required.
• Keep repair and service records accurate and timely.
• Ensure work complies with safety policies and PPE usage.
• Complete paperwork accurately in line with company procedures.

Skills

Good communication

Time and priority management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Positive and respectful

Work well solo or in a team

Workshop experience

HGV experience

HGV Class 2 Licence/CPC

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Countrystyle Recycling is seeking a Workshop Fitter in Sittingbourne. The role focuses on maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs for fleet vehicles and trailers. You’ll perform checks, repairs, and road tests, while maintaining accurate records. The position is full time, permanent, with a 50-hour week and Saturday rota.

Ideal candidates will have HGV experience, a Class 2 licence/CPC, and NVQ2 in Vehicle Maintenance. Strong communication and team or solo work ethic are essential.