HGV Mechanic

Fusion People Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion People Ltd. in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic / Technician to inspect, service, diagnose and repair heavy vehicles and trailers, ensuring safety standards and MOT readiness.

The role includes both heavy and light vehicle work, with opportunities to work on cars, vans and trailers, and to contribute to fault finding using diagnostic tools. Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:30, with a focus on high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanic or Vehicle Technician.
• Knowledge of light vehicles and/or HGV trailers.
• Experience with diagnostics and fault finding.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair HGV trailers.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections.
• Carry out fault finding and mechanical repairs.
• Support electrical fault diagnosis where required.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Fault finding

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Title: HGV Mechanic / Technician

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Duration: Temporary to Permanent

To carry out inspection, servicing, diagnostics and repair of light vehicles and/or HGV trailers, ensuring all work meets safety standards and MOT requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic / Technician

• Service, maintain, and repair HGV trailers.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections.
• Carry out fault finding and mechanical repairs.
• Support electrical fault diagnosis where required.

Light Vehicle Mechanic

• Carry out servicing and maintenance on cars and vans.
• Inspect vehicles to MOT standard.
• Diagnose faults using appropriate diagnostic tools.
• Perform repairs on light commercial vehicles and cars.
• Work collaboratively within a team of technicians.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Mechanic or Vehicle Technician.
• Knowledge of light vehicles and/or HGV trailers.
• Experience with diagnostics and fault finding.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and safety standards.
• Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge (desirable).

Qualifications

• Relevant mechanical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

Working Hours

Monday to Friday - 07:30 to 16:30

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.