HGV Foreman Mechanic

TipTopJob; Ashford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading haulage company based in Kent is seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic to join their team. This full-time role involves overseeing the maintenance and repair of a fleet, including trucks and specialist equipment. The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills, technical understanding, and will ensure compliance with road safety regulations. An attractive salary is offered with additional benefits including 20 holiday days and a weekly pay scheme.

Benefits

20 Holiday Days + Bank Holidays

Weekly Pay

Optional Company Pension

Heavy/Expensive Machinery Provided

Family Run Business Environment

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar mechanical role.
• At least 1 year of experience supervising or managing.
• Good timekeeping and self-management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance, repair, and inspection of the company's fleet.
• Handling MOT preparation and various mechanical tasks.
• Managing bookings for external work.

Skills

Organisational skills

Independent work

Technical understanding

Diagnostic experience

Welding and fabricating

Job description

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Headcorn (Just outside of Maidstone), Kent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (8:18 or 7:17), plus every other Saturday morning (7:12)

Salary: A GBP 20 p/h for 8 hours, A GBP 24 p/h after 8 hours Monday to Friday, A GBP 28 p/h on Saturdays

Benefits

• 20 Holiday Days + Bank Holidays
• Weekly Pay
• Optional Company Pension
• Heavy/Expensive Machinery Provided
• Relaxed, Family Run Business with own trucks and trailers (all tankers)

Our client, a long-established haulage company based in Headcorn, Kent, is looking for an experienced HGV Mechanic to join their team. The fleet consists of Volvo and MAN tractor units with mixed ADR Tankers. This role offers the opportunity to expand your HGV skills beyond basic truck and trailer mechanics, including working with specialist auxiliary equipment, hydraulic pumps, compressors, and fabrication tools such as TIG and MIG welders.

The Role: HGV Mechanic

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to join a growing team. The successful candidate will oversee the maintenance and repair of the fleet, ensuring all vehicles operate in optimal condition and comply with road safety regulations.

Key Duties

• Responsible for maintenance, repair, and inspection of the company's fleet of trucks weekly.
• Handling MOT preparation, defects, punctures, tyre changes, welding, drilling, cutting, and fabrication.
• Using the fleet support vehicle to attend breakdowns if required.
• Managing bookings for external work.
• Operating the roller brake tester and adhering to brake test schedules.

What we are looking for: HGV Mechanic

The successful candidate will ensure vehicle maintenance is carried out to the highest standards.

You Will Also Need To Have

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar mechanical role.
• At least 1 year of experience supervising or managing.
• Strong organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own time.
• Technical understanding.
• Good timekeeping.
• Diagnostic experience (TEXA preferable).
• Availability on Saturday mornings.
• Your own hand tools.
• Welding and fabricating experience (advantageous).

If you are interested in this position and would like to be considered, please apply now.