HGV Inspection Engineer

Logistics; Ilford, Brentwood, Chigwell; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

PPE & branded workwear

Tools & equipment for inspections

25 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible and remote working

Two paid days off for charity/volunte

Learning & development opportunities

Pension schemes

Life Assurance

Job summary

Logistics UK in London is seeking an experienced HGV Inspection Engineer to join our Vehicle Inspection Team. This field-based role conducts audits and maintenance inspections across a broad range of vehicles, helping members stay compliant with current regulations.

You’ll visit sites across Essex and East London, build relationships with major logistics operators, and advise on improvements while maintaining high safety and data integrity standards.

Qualifications

• Fully trained HGV or MHE Engineer with relevant technical qualifications.
• IRTEC standards for vehicle inspections and PSV/PCV testing knowledge.
• Current car licence with workshop experience or Category C HGV licence.
• Strong IT skills and ability to use new systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise work with scheduling system and proactive member contact.
• Carry out inspections and audits safely, to high standards, and meet productivity and time targets.
• Complete all reports and documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain electronic systems and ensure data security is protected.
• Engage with members to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Attend training and meetings as required, and support the Regional Operations Manager with additional duties.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Field-based work

Independent working

Education

C&G Motor Vehicle Craft Studies (Heavy Vehicle)

IMI Level 3 Bus and Coach Engineering & Maintenance

NVQ/SNVQ Level 2 or above

Job description

Are you a seasoned HGV professional ready for a fresh challenge? Logistics UK is looking for a knowledgeable HGV Inspection Engineer to become part of our respected and expanding Vehicle Inspection Team across London.

As a HGV Inspection Engineer, you won’t be getting your hands dirty with repairs, instead, you will use your technical knowledge to carry out professional audits and maintenance inspections across a wide range of vehicles and equipment. You will be the trusted advisor for our members, helping them stay compliant, understand regulatory changes, and identify areas for improvement.

This is a field based position, with daily site visits to our members across Essex and East London. You will be out and about, building relationships and supporting some of the biggest names in logistics and transport.

Why Join Logistics UK?

Logistics UK, formerly the Freight Transport Association is one of the biggest business groups in the UK, representing the entire industry with members from the road, rail, sea, and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

An effective supply chain is vital to Keep Britain Trading, directly impacting over 7 million people employed in making, selling and moving the goods that affect everyone everywhere. With Brexit, technology and other disruptive forces driving changes in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK PLC

What’s in it for you?

• Fully equipped company vehicle and fuel card provided.

• PPE and branded workwear supplied.
• All the tools and equipment you need to carry out inspections with confidence and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and organise your work effectively in line with the business scheduling system and policies, including proactive member contact.
• Carry out inspections and audits safely, to high standards, and meet productivity and time targets.
• Complete all reports and documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain electronic systems and ensure data security is protected.
• Engage with members to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Attend training and meetings as required, and support the Regional Operations Manager with additional duties.

This is a full time position (40 hours per week), offering a varied and flexible workload, with occasional early starts, late finishes, and weekend work as required.

• Fully trained HGV, or MHE Engineer with relevant technical qualifications; minimum requirement: C&G Motor Vehicle Craft Studies (Heavy Vehicle), IMI Level 3 Bus and Coach Engineering & Maintenance or Equivalent, NVQ/SNVQ Level 2 or above.
• Vehicle inspection experience (to IRTEC standards) and sound knowledge of PSV/PCV testing standards.
• A current car licence with workshop experience, or an occupational licence (Category C for HGV) is required.
• Strong IT skills with confidence using new systems.
• Highly motivated, independent, well-organised, with great communication skills and understanding of field-based work.
• Membership of a professional body is desirable but not essential.

• Company vehicle
• £44,041 salary per annum
• South Eastern weighting (discretionary) allowance in addition to annual salary
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas Working Arrangement for extra days off during the festive period
• Health Cash Plan for all employees and Private Medical Insurance for managers
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Enhanced Family Leave policy
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Two paid days off per year for charity or volunteering work
• Various learning and development opportunities
• Range of pension schemes
• Award scheme to recognise outstanding employees
• Life Assurance Scheme for peace of mind