Hgv Mechanic

Flexicruit; Holsworthy; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekend work

Stable local role

IRTEC accreditation support

Job summary

Flexicruit is recruiting for an HGV Mechanic to join a busy Holsworthy workshop on a permanent, full-time basis. You will service and repair a mix of trucks and trailers from our established fleet, with a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule (8am–5pm), no weekend work, and a salary up to £56,000 depending on experience. We are seeking hands-on technicians with NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent, and experience across DAF and Volvo

Qualifications

• Experience as HGV Mechanic or HGV Technician.
• NVQ Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent.
• IRTEC accreditation supported or pursued.

Responsibilities

• HGV servicing, maintenance and repairs.
• Routine safety inspections and MOT preparation.
• Fault finding and diagnostics on trucks and trailers.
• Welding and fabrication as needed.
• Complete job cards and vehicle paperwork accurately.
• Ensure vehicles meet safety standards.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Diagnostics

Quality and safety focus

Education

NVQ Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

IRTEC accreditation

Job description

HGV Mechanic / HGV Technician

£45,000–£56,000 per year

Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm

No Saturdays or Sundays

Holsworthy, Devon

Looking for a well-paid HGV Mechanic role without losing your weekends?

We are recruiting for an established, family-run haulage and HGV workshop business based in Holsworthy. They have been operating since 1977 and are looking to add another HGV Mechanic to their experienced workshop team due to continued growth.

This is a permanent Monday-to-Friday position with no weekend working, offering a genuine work-life balance alongside a salary of up to £56,000 depending on your experience.

You will be working from a modern, well-equipped workshop, maintaining the company's own fleet of HGVs as well as carrying out servicing and repairs for external customers. The work is varied and includes trucks, trailers and bulk blowing equipment, with particular experience across DAF and Volvo vehicles.

The role

Your day-to-day work will include:

• HGV servicing, maintenance and repairs
• Routine safety inspections
• MOT preparation
• Fault finding and diagnostics
• Repairs to HGVs and trailers
• ABS and EBS diagnostics and repairs
• Welding and fabrication work
• Completing job cards and vehicle paperwork accurately
• Ensuring all vehicles are maintained to the required safety standards

What we are looking for

You should have previous experience working as an:

• HGV Mechanic
• HGV Technician
• LGV Technician
• Commercial Vehicle Mechanic
• HGV Fitter

Ideally, you will hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or an equivalent qualification.

IRTEC accreditation would be beneficial, although support can be provided to help the right person gain the qualification.

We would also consider a capable semi-skilled technician who already has practical commercial vehicle experience and is looking to develop further within the HGV industry.

What is on offer

• £45,000–£56,000 per year
• Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm
• No Saturday or Sunday working
• Permanent, full-time position
• Modern and well-equipped workshop
• Work on both an established company fleet and customer vehicles
• Support towards gaining IRTEC accreditation
• Stable position with a long-established local business

This is an excellent opportunity for an HGV Mechanic who wants strong earning potential without weekend shifts.