HGV Mechanic

Kemp Recruitment; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in vehicle maintenance is looking for an HGV Technician to join their growing team in County Durham. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 3 qualifications and experience in HGV maintenance. This role offers competitive pay, career progression, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Career development and progression

Well-equipped workshop environment

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (HGV) or time served.
• Proven experience working on HGVs.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle diagnostic equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Repair, service, and maintain HGVs including diagnostic testing and fault finding.
• Conduct vehicle inspections ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and parts used.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostic knowledge

Fault finding

Maintenance and repairing skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (HGV)

Job description

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HGV Technician
Location: County Durham
Pay: £40,000 - £47,000 OTE + Benefits
Shift: Monday to Friday 7.30 am -4.30 pm
Overtime 1.5

About your new company

My client are a well-established and growing HGV Recovery, Plant Recovery, Commercial Vehicle Repairs and Servicing company covering the North of England.

They are committed to providing top-tier vehicle maintenance services and ensuring that our fleet and our clients fleets run smoothly.

They are now looking for a skilled and motivated HGV Mechanic to join their team and help them maintain and repair a wide range of heavy goods vehicles.

About your new HGV Technician role:

As an HGV Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of our fleet.

You will be responsible for the repair, servicing, and maintenance of HGVs, including diagnostic testing, fault finding, and carrying out necessary repairs to keep vehicles on the road.

Your main duties will include maintenance, servicing and repair of customer's vehicles plus our own vehicles up to MOT standard. You will be working as part of small team in a well-equipped workshop including a Brake Tester.
Perform routine maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a range of HGV vehicles.
Diagnose faults and carry out corrective repairs.
Conduct vehicle inspections and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Maintain accurate records of work completed, parts used, and time spent on jobs.
Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient operation and minimal downtime.
Ensure workshop cleanliness and adherence to health & safety standards.
Communicate effectively with supervisors and managers regarding work progress.

Requirements:
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (HGV) or time served.
Proven experience working on HGVs.
Strong knowledge of vehicle diagnostic equipment and systems.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Class 1 (C+E) license would be an advantage
A strong commitment to safety and quality.

The successful HGV Technician will receive:
Competitive salary and overtime opportunities.
Opportunities for career development and progression.
Work with a friendly and supportive team.
Modern, well-equipped workshop environment.

Next steps

If this sounds of interest or you are looking for advise on your next HGV Technician role, please contact: Chris Grimes at Kemp Recruitment on 07521 759232 for further information