Hgv Mechanic

Questech Recruitment Ltd; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to work in Whitehaven, England. This day role involves diagnosing and repairing heavy goods vehicles, alongside supporting the workshop team. Candidates should have Level 3 qualifications and strong customer service skills. The position offers flexibility in contract type and aims to maximize workshop efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Electrical, mechanical and hydraulic fault diagnosis and repair.
• Setting and operating machine tools and equipment.
• Department of Transport (MOT) testing duties (if approved tester).
• Support workshop team members including apprentice technicians.
• Accurately record time to complete jobs and details.
• Use skills to maximize workshop efficiency.

Skills

Level 3 in Heavy Goods Vehicle maintenance & repair or equivalent

Strong customer service skills

Good attention to detail

Ability to work autonomously

Ability to work within given time frames

Ability to tackle all aspects of vehicle repair and servicing

Diagnostics skills

HGV Class 1 or 2 is desirable

Education

Level 3 in Heavy Goods Vehicle maintenance & repair or equivalent

Job description

HGV Technician – Whitehaven, Cumbria

Schedule: Days – 38‑hour week – 8am to 4pm. Ongoing.

Questech Automotive Recruitment (on behalf of a Council client) is recruiting an experienced Vehicle Technician. This is a day role and can be PAYE, UMBRELLA, or LTD. If you are self‑employed with a LTD Company or are seeking a temporary position, please get in touch.

We are looking for technicians/mechanics from a commercial, HGV, PSV or LGV background. You will be an apprentice trained, fully qualified technician with experience working with a variety of LGV or HGV vehicles.

Role

• Electrical, mechanical and hydraulic fault diagnosis, repair and installation
• Setting and operating machine tools and equipment
• Department of Transport (MOT) testing duties (if approved tester)
• Support workshop team members, including apprentice technicians, as required
• Accurately record time to complete jobs and associated details
• Use skills and perform other work within normal grade/job skills as required by the workshop supervisor to maximise workshop efficiency

Skills & Experience

• Level 3 in Heavy Goods Vehicle maintenance & repair or an equivalent qualification
• Strong customer service skills
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to work within given time frames
• Ability to tackle all aspects of vehicle repair and servicing
• Diagnostics skills
• HGV Class 1 or 2 is desirable

Questech Recruitment is a specialist engineering support within the road transport industry, focusing on the truck and bus sectors across the UK. If you match the desired criteria or would like more information on similar roles, we would love to hear from you.

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