HGV Mechanic

Facilities by ADF; Trumps Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A service provider in the film industry is hiring a skilled HGV Mechanic based in Longcross, Surrey. The role involves inspecting, servicing, and repairing commercial vehicles to ensure compliance with DVSA standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience and relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension, life assurance, and increasing holiday days. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Pension/Life Assurance

28 days Holiday increasing up to 33

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as an HGV Mechanic, post-qualification.
• Must possess relevant mechanics qualifications with experience in HGV servicing.
• Basic knowledge of computers and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle inspections to DVSA and FTA standards.
• Conduct fault finding, repairs, and servicing of commercial vehicles.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT to DVSA standards.
• Complete compliance paperwork for all work undertaken.
• Utilize diagnostic equipment as required.

Skills

HGV experience

Organizational skills

Fault finding

IT literacy

Communication skills

Education

City & Guilds 1, 2 & 3 Certificates or equivalent

Job description

Facilities by ADF provides serviced vehicle hire for television and film productions in the UK and Europe, specialising in on-location support for dramas and major features. We are currently recruiting for a skilled HGV Mechanic.

Location: Longcross, Surrey, KT16 0EF

Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits package

Hours: 45 Hour Week (Inc. paid breaks). On-call rota also in place

About Us

ADF is the UK's largest provider of premium production facilities to the film and TV industry.

The company has a very close alignment with TV & video‑on‑demand serial productions, who demand high quality vehicles and support services. This market is rapidly growing and presenting huge opportunities.

ADF operates and maintains a fleet of over 500 highest quality make‑up, costume, and artiste trailers, together with mobile production offices, diners, school rooms and technical vehicles.

ADF is the only high volume, UK‑based operator to provide a fully managed, 24/7 service, with dedicated account management, and experienced operational staff at production locations to support the services provided. This is absolutely key for the global clients it now supports.

HGV Mechanic — The Role

Facilities by ADF is seeking a skilled HGV Mechanic to inspect, service, and repair commercial vehicles and trailers to DVSA and manufacturer standards. You will carry out fault finding, MOT preparation, and ensure all work is compliant, using diagnostic equipment as required. The role requires experience with HGVs, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.

HGV Mechanic — Responsibilities

• Vehicle Inspections to DVSA and FTA standards
• Fault finding, repairs & servicing of commercial vehicles and trailers
• MOT preparation to DVSA standards
• Vehicle servicing to vehicle manufacturing standards
• Completion of all relevant paperwork ensuring that all work undertaken is compliant
• Use of diagnostic equipment

HGV Mechanic — You

• 2 years' experience as an HGV Mechanic (Post Qualification)
• “Time Served” mechanic or possess City & Guilds 1,2 & 3 Certificates or equivalent with experience and have a technical experience in HGV and trailer servicing and repairs
• IT Literate
• High level of communication
• Basic knowledge of computers and fleet diagnostics
• Good organizational skills and ability to be able to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
• Initiative to work autonomously
• Must have the right to work in the UK

We offer - Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Pension / Life Assurance
• 28 days Holiday increasing with each year of service to a max of 33.
• Ongoing training and development.

To submit your CV for this exciting HGV Mechanic opportunity, click 'Apply' today.