Hgv Mechanic

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

Benefits offered by this job

No weekend work

Weekdays only

IRTEC accreditation support

Modern, well-equipped workshop

Job summary

Holsworthy, Devon-based HGV workshop is seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic to join the team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role offers a salary of £45,000–£56,000 per year and a Monday–Friday 8am–5pm schedule with no weekend work.

You will service, maintain and repair the company fleet and external vehicles, perform safety checks and MOT preparations, carry out diagnostics and repairs on trucks and trailers, including ABS/EBS, and undertake welding/fabrication as required.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HGV mechanic or technician is required.
• NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent preferred.
• IRTEC accreditation is a plus and support is provided to achieve it.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Ensuring vehicles meet safety standards

Skills

HGV Mechanic

HGV Technician

LGV Technician

Commercial Vehicle Mechanic

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

IRTEC accreditation (desirable)

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.