HGV Mechanic

Hovis Bakeries; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hovis Bakeries in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled HGV Mechanic to inspect, service and repair vehicles, trailers and related equipment to high safety and quality standards. You will work with the VMU and Logistics teams to maintain vehicle availability in line with delivery schedules.

The role requires LGV qualifications (City and Guilds LGV or equivalent) and a valid LGV Licence C+E, plus proven experience in LGV fleet maintenance. A strong focus on safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out safe and efficient inspection, service and repair of vehicles, trailers and ancillary equipment.
• Ensuring repairs meet or exceed minimum standards as laid down by VOSA.
• Collaborating with VMU shift Co-ordinator / FLM and Logistics to ensure vehicle availability per delivery schedules.
• Aiming to achieve shift KPIs through efficient and effective work practices.
• Adhering to safety procedures and reporting any non-compliance to VMU Co-ordinator / FLM.
• Ensuring optimal use of resources for assigned tasks.
• Maintaining vehicles and fleet assets to Company and VOSA standards.
• Liaising with Transport and Logistics about vehicle availability with VMU Co-ordinator / FLM.
• Coordinating with subcontractors to ensure proper utilisation.
• Occasionally taking on other VMU duties as required.

Skills

LGV Licence C+E

Interpersonal skills

Education

City and Guilds LGV Qualifications or LGV Vehicle Crafts

Job description

Career Opportunities: HGV Mechanic (4339)

Requisition ID4339-Posted16/10/2026- Region (1) - Job Category (1) -Permanent-Full Time- Company (1)

To carry out the safe and efficient inspection, service and repair of all vehicles, trailers and ancillary equipment in line with agreed schedules and operating procedures

Key Accountabilities

• Ensuring repairs are carried out to meet or exceed the minimum standards as laid down by VOSA.
• Carry out duties in a manner consistent with established safety, environmental and maintenance procedures.
• Work with VMU shift Co-ordinator / FLM and Logistics team to ensure vehicle availability in accordance with delivery schedules.
• To achieve shift KPI’s by working in an efficient and effective manner.
• To comply with laid down safety procedures, highlighting any non compliance issues to the VMU Co-ordinator / FLM.
• To ensure the effective use of resources available to carry out specific tasks or duties.
• To ensure that vehicles other fleet assets are maintained in accordance with Company and VOSA standards.
• Assist the VMU Co-ordinator / FLM to liaise with the Transport and Logistics departments about vehicle availability.
• To ensure that established sub contractors are effectively utilised.
• To work flexibly in carrying out any other VMU duties, as required.

The Right Person

• Good interpersonal and communications skills
• City and Guilds LGV Qualifications or relevant equivalent in LGV Vehicle Crafts.
• LGV Licence C+E.
• Previous experienced gained in a LGV fleet maintenance operations