HGV Fleet Technician – Workshop & Maintenance Pro

Kautec Recruitment; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautec Recruitment is seeking a Workshop Fleet Technician for the Vehicle Management Unit in Thurrock, UK. The role involves inspecting and maintaining a diverse fleet, from HGVs to road sweepers and trailers, across standard schedules and defect corrections.

Ideal candidates will be fully qualified (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent) with IRTEC desirable and a possible HGV Class 1 licence. On-site work, Monday–Friday days, good attitude and service mindset emphasized.

Qualifications

• Qualified and time served HGV technician with thorough understanding of commercial vehicle mechanical dynamics.
• IRTEC accreditation is desirable for progression and mastery.
• City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance and servicing of a varied fleet including main dealer heavy goods vehicles, refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers, and trailers.
• MOT preparation and DVSA standard servicing schedules.
• 6 or 8 weekly inspections and defect correction to ensure roadworthiness.
• Chassis, fabrication, hydraulics and pneumatics work, plus electrical/wiring inspections and corrections.

Skills

HGV mechanics knowledge

Diagnostic skills

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

IRTEC (desirable)

HGV Class 1 licence (desirable)

Job description

Kautec Recruitment is seeking a Workshop Fleet Technician for the Vehicle Management Unit in Thurrock, UK. The role involves inspecting and maintaining a diverse fleet, from HGVs to road sweepers and trailers, across standard schedules and defect corrections.

Ideal candidates will be fully qualified (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent) with IRTEC desirable and a possible HGV Class 1 licence. On-site work, Monday–Friday days, good attitude and service mindset emphasized.