Hgv Mechanic

JLB Recruitment Ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the automotive industry is seeking a skilled technician for vehicle maintenance and repair in the Newbury area. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and experience with HGVs. The role offers an annual salary of £50,000, tool allowance, performance bonuses, and additional benefits including 28 days paid holiday and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

£500 annual tool allowance

Performance-based bonus scheme

Signing-on bonus of £1,500

Referral bonus scheme

Ongoing training and career development

Enhanced overtime rates

Company uniform provided

28 days paid holiday

Company pension

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in maintenance and repair of HGVs and commercial vehicles.
• Full UK Driving Licence; HGV licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and inspections on recovery fleet.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs on customer vehicles.
• Complete job cards and service sheets accurately.

Skills

Maintenance of heavy vehicles

Diagnostic skills

Communication with drivers

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Cover Wiltshire, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire

Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (no weekend rota)

Operate a diverse fleet of around 30 recovery vehicles which you will help maintain and repair, alongside work for general retail and account customers

Perform maintenance, inspections, and complex repairs on our recovery fleet and customer vehicles.

Carry out PMI and pre-MOT inspections, diagnose faults, and complete repairs to the highest standard.

Carry out diagnostic and repair work on HGV and recovery vehicles:

• Perform routine maintenance, PMI inspections, and pre-MOT checks.
• Liaise with drivers to understand reported defects.
• Complete all job cards and service sheets accurately and on time.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or extensive experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing HGVs and commercial vehicles.
• Full UK Driving Licence (HGV licence advantageous).

Benefits

• £50,000 annual salary (Monday-Friday, no weekends)
• £500 annual tool allowance
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• £1,500 signing-on bonus (paid after successful probation)
• Referral bonus scheme – earn cash rewards for successful employee referral
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Overtime available at enhanced rates
• Company uniform provided
• 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company pension
• Employee discount scheme