HGV Mechanic

Ubico; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority owned company in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic HGV Mechanic to join a successful team. The role involves carrying out inspections, servicing, repairs, and maintenance of HGVs and light vehicles while adhering to compliance and Health & Safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant Motor Vehicle Mechanics qualification and experience with mixed fleet vehicles is advantageous. Join us to make a positive impact in our community.

Benefits

Driver CPC Training

Learning & Progression

Flexible Working

Generous Leave

Pension Support

Exclusive Discounts

24 / 7 Support

Health & Wellbeing benefits

Free PPE and refreshments

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics or equivalent.
• Experience with mixed fleet vehicles is an advantage.
• Full valid driving license is required.
• Must live within a 15-mile radius of GL7.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, servicing, repairs and maintenance of HGVs and light vehicles.
• Adhere to compliance and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Vehicle inspections

Servicing and repair of motor vehicles

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexible approach to work

Education

City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics

HGV Category C licence (desirable)

Job description

About The Role

We’re a friendly and ambitious company with a big responsibility. We help keep the spaces and places where people live, work and visit clean, green and tidy. Our work impacts the lives of everyone in the communities we serve, so it’s important that we always deliver quality and get it right the first time.

We are looking for an enthusiastic HGV Mechanic to join our hard‑working, highly successful team. Providing excellent frontline services across Gloucestershire, Ubico Ltd is a rapidly expanding, local‑authority‑owned company.

Reporting to the Fleet Workshop & Maintenance Manager, you will carry out inspections, servicing, repairs and maintenance of HGVs and light vehicles, plant and equipment to the required standards, in line with compliance and Health & Safety regulations and procedures.

You will need

• City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics or equivalent
• Experience in vehicle inspections, servicing and repair of motor vehicles; working on a mixed fleet would be a distinct advantage
• Good communication skills, excellent attention to detail and a flexible approach to work
• A full, valid driving licence
• To live within a 15‑mile radius of GL7
• Desirable but not essential (training can be provided): HGV Category C licence

For key job‑specific skills, experience and knowledge required for this role, please see the job description and person specification.

What can we offer you?

• Driver CPC Training – We cover all costs to help you stay qualified.
• Learning & Progression – We support your growth, whether you’re starting out or moving up.
• Flexible Working – Options include hybrid roles and task & finish shifts.
• Community Impact – Help make your neighbourhood cleaner and greener.
• Generous Leave – 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years).
• Holiday Flexibility – Buy or sell up to 1 week of leave.

Pension Support

4% employer contribution to your retirement. From 1st February 2026, employer contributions will rise to 5%

Exclusive Discounts

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24 / 7 Support

Free, confidential helpline for you and your family.

Health & Wellbeing

Free eye tests (role‑dependent), flu jabs, and wellbeing resources.

Workplace Comforts

Free PPE, tea & coffee, and on‑site parking.

About The Organisation

Ubico employs in the region of 1000 staff and operates 1300 vehicles and plant over 1300 square miles of the most beautiful and vibrant towns, cities and countryside you’ll find. We offer a friendly and flexible working environment, where you really feel part of the Ubico family. The work is diverse and fast paced, delivered by teams who work closely and collaboratively to deliver results. Our work ethic is underpinned by our five values – deliver quality, be safe, do the right thing, care for the environment, and work together. We strive to achieve these values in everything we do and we are seeking enthusiastic and committed people who are committed to making a positive difference to Ubico and to the people and neighbourhoods we serve.

To apply for this position please click on “apply now” within this page and complete your application form and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description / person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Ubico.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientations, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre‑employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.