HGV Fleet Technician/Mechanic

Blue Arrow; Dartford; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mon–Fri pattern

Flexible hours

30 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

EV salary sacrifice

Wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

Stable long-term employment

Job summary

Blue Arrow is seeking an experienced HGV Fleet Technician to service, maintain and repair a diverse fleet from 3.5 to 26 tonnes. You will diagnose faults, perform planned maintenance and prepare vehicles for MOT testing to ensure roadworthiness and compliance.

A full UK driving licence and a proactive safety mindset are essential. Desirable qualifications include NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds, and PMI experience on refrigerated vehicles.

Qualifications

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Proactive approach to safety, quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair commercial vehicles and HGVs.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and technical faults.
• Carry out planned maintenance and vehicle inspections.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and compliance checks.
• Ensure vehicles remain roadworthy and compliant with regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records.
• Liaise with external specialist contractors when required.
• Support continuous improvements to fleet performance and reliability.

Skills

Fault finding

Independent worker

Safety & compliance

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

HGV Experience Essential | Commercial Fleet Maintenance

We are recruiting an experienced HGV Fleet Technician / Mechanic to join a growing transport operation responsible for maintaining a large fleet of commercial vehicles.

This role will involve servicing, maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet ranging from 3.5-tonne light commercial vehicles through to 26-tonne HGVs. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring vehicles remain safe, compliant and operational, helping to minimise downtime and maximise fleet reliability.

If you're an experienced mechanic with a strong background working on HGVs and commercial vehicles, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair commercial vehicles and HGVs
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and technical faults
• Carry out planned maintenance and vehicle inspections
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and compliance checks
• Ensure vehicles remain roadworthy and compliant with relevant regulations
• Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records
• Liaise with external specialist contractors where required
• Support continuous improvements to fleet performance and reliability

Essential Requirements

The key requirement for this position:

Proven experience maintaining and repairing HGVs and commercial vehicles (3.5 tonne to 26 tonne)

You will also have:

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities
• The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively
• A proactive approach to safety, quality and compliance
• A full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Experience

The following are advantageous but not essential:

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent vehicle maintenance qualification
• Experience carrying out Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMIs)
• Knowledge of DVSA maintenance standards and compliance requirements
• Experience working on refrigerated vehicles
• HGV Class 1 or Class 2 Licence
• MOT Tester qualification

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Flexible working hours
• 30 days annual leave
• Additional paid time off throughout the year to support work-life balance
• Employee discount schemes
• Cycle to Work and EV salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee wellbeing and mental health support
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Stable, long-term employment within a growing organisation
• Work life balance is important and we want you to spend time with family, friends and doing things you enjoy...not just work. This is why we only expect you to work 238 shifts across the year, rather than the traditional 260. That means you get an extra 22 days off across the year plus 30 days holiday.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.