HGV Mechanic

East Suffolk Council; Ufford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Ufford is seeking an HGV Mechanic to inspect and maintain vehicles. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including health packages and development opportunities. The ideal candidate should have qualifications in HGV maintenance and a full UK driving licence. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing essential local services.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing package

Matched pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK Category B driving licence.
• IRTEC registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, maintain, diagnose, and repair vehicles.
• Attend breakdown callouts and ensure customer service.
• Work closely with Waste and Recycling to maintain vehicles.

Skills

Knowledge of vehicle maintenance standards

Team player

Technical expertise

Excellent customer service

Education

NVQ Level 3 in HGV Vehicle Maintenance Repair

City & Guilds Full Technical Certificate in Motor Vehicle Studies

Job description

Job Title: HGV Mechanic

Location: Ufford, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6ET

Salary: £34,094.05 - £46,312.43 per annum, career grade (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Closing date: 11.30pm, 30 November 2025.

Be part of a dynamic team that makes a difference. At East Suffolk Services, we proudly deliver a wide range of essential local services that support the lives of over a quarter of a million residents and thousands of businesses across our district.

We're a new, growing organisation, full of energy, ambition, and purpose. As part of our team, you'll play an important role in helping us shape high-quality, efficient services that people rely on every single day. This is more than just a job. This is a fantastic opportunity to support and give back to your local community. We currently have an opportunity to join our Fleet Maintenance team as an HGV Mechanic.

Your role:

As an integral part of our Workshop Team, you will inspect, service, maintain, diagnose, and repair vehicles. This includes our Refuse lorries, to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet health and safety and legal requirements. You will attend breakdown callouts (inside normal working hours) and ensure both internal and external customers receive excellent customer service. As an integral role within the business, you keep everything moving.

You will have the benefit from:

• A consistent Monday - Friday work pattern meaning you'll be working 8 hours a day
• No night shifts involved and only 3 fixed Saturday shifts each year, we respect your time, value your expertise, and give you the space to enjoy a good work-life balance
• Working closely with teams across the business but particularly our Waste and Recycling department to keep their vehicles on the road, safe, and well maintained
• Being part of a supportive, motivated and ambitious team

What you will need:

• An NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in HGV Vehicle Maintenance Repair
• City & Guilds Full Technical Certificate in Motor Vehicle Studies qualification
• Excellent knowledge of the vehicle maintenance standards required for HGV operation and be IRTEC registered
• To be a hard‑working and motivated team player who uses their own initiative, bringing technical expertise to make sound judgements
• A full UK Category B driving licence is an essential requirement of this role and if not already held, then a willingness to undertake a Category C driving licence

Thinking of joining us? Here’s why you should:

At East Suffolk Services, we truly value our employees. We understand that the backbone of any company's success will always be its people and that our continued success depends on recognising talented individuals, supporting their development, and retaining them within our organisation. That's why we are committed to making East Suffolk Services a great place to work.

We value our staff:

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits designed to support your health, development, and lifestyle.

These include:

• A top‑tier health and wellbeing package through Canada Life, one of the UK's leading providers, including online access to UK‑based GPs and dentists, plus life insurance.
• A competitive, matched pension scheme through Royal London.
• Access to a wide range of support networks and wellbeing initiatives, including mental health resources and specialist counselling.
• Learning and development opportunities tailored to your role and personal goals.
• Exclusive discounts on the latest tech (smartphones, TVs, laptops), holidays and travel, fashion, health and beauty, and more.
• A car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme to support your commute in a way that suits you.

Additional Information:

Want to find out more? If you would like to visit us for an informal drop‑in session to see the workshop facilities, meet the manager, and get a feel for the depot then please give us a call to arrange, we'll fit around your work commitments so can offer a drop‑in early morning, evening, or weekend.

Alternatively, for more information about this role, please visit our website.

Interview date: w/c 8 December 2025.

Please click on the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role or instead drop your CV off at our depot.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician, HGV Technician, HGV Engineer, LGV Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Support Technician, Maintenance Support Engineer, may all be considered.