HGV Mechanic

Alecto Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join a well-established commercial vehicle rental business in Leeds. This role offers a supportive team environment, long-term stability, and varied work. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, with strong technical skills in diagnosing and repairing heavy vehicles. Benefits include competitive earnings, holiday, pension scheme, and onsite facilities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Death in Service (2x salary)

Free onsite parking

Onsite kitchen facilities

Onsite gym

Qualifications

• Time-served technician (HGV or similar).
• IRTEC accreditation is advantageous.
• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy goods vehicles to manufacturer standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, inspections, and general repairs.
• Diagnose and rectify faults using modern diagnostic systems.
• Complete all work to manufacturer standards.

Skills

Strong technical ability in diagnosing heavy goods vehicles

Experience with diagnostic systems

Knowledge of cranes or hydraulic systems

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant mechanical discipline

Tools

Latest diagnostic equipment

Job description

HGV Technician / HGV Fitter / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Salary: Approximately £49,500 per annum (average earnings).

Alecto Recruitment is working on behalf of a long-established commercial vehicle rental and maintenance business. We are seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join their modern, fully equipped workshop based in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated technician looking for long-term stability, a wide variety of work and a supportive team environment.

Requirements

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant mechanical discipline
• Time-served technician (HGV or similar)
• IRTEC accreditation (advantageous)
• You must have strong technical ability and experience diagnosing, maintaining and repairing heavy goods vehicles to manufacturer standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, inspections and general repairs
• Diagnose and rectify faults using modern diagnostic systems
• Complete all work to current manufacturer standardsReport findings accurately and work closely with the Workshop Manager
• Order parts efficiently and maintain a safe working environment
• Ensure work is completed correctly the first time and within set timeframes

Additional Advantages

• Experience working on tippers, tipper grabs or beaver tails
• Knowledge of cranes or hydraulic systems
• Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (C) HGV licence
• Strong understanding of the latest diagnostic equipment

Hours & Earnings Breakdown

• Basic Hours (40 hrs @ £17.30/hr): £35,984
• Average Overtime (7.5 hrs weekly @ time-and-a-half): £10,120
• Alternate Saturday Mornings (5 hrs @ time-and-a-half): £3,373
• Total Average Annual Earnings: £49,477.74

Benefits

• Monday to Friday, 07:00-17:00
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Death in Service (2x salary)
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite kitchen facilities
• Onsite gym

How to Apply

If you are an experienced HGV Technician, HGV Fitter, or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic looking to join a highly reputable business, please apply through Indeed. Alecto Recruitment will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

INDHP If you would like to know more about this position, then please forward your CV to (url removed) immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call (phone number removed) ext 223 and ask to speak to Chloe.

Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.