HGV Mechanic

Interaction Recruitment; Widnes; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing-on bonus

Overtime pay

20 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Birthday leave

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Wellness programme

Retail discount platform

10% discount at B&Q and TradePoint

MOT bonus

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced HGV Technician to join their workshop in Kettering. You will service, maintain and repair a varied fleet of HGVs, vans and trailers in a modern facility, ensuring safety and roadworthiness.

This role offers a competitive salary (£45,760-£54,000 + overtime), 4 on 4 off shifts (days or nights), and genuine long-term career prospects in a professional workshop environment with excellent facilities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Experience as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Commercial Vehicle Technician.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Experience with vehicle inspections and MOT preparation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs, vans and trailers.
• Conduct vehicle inspections, identify defects and complete required repairs.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections and present for testing when required.
• Record inspections, repairs and parts usage accurately using digital job systems.
• Communicate repair requirements and progress updates to workshop management.
• Ensure all vehicles are thoroughly checked before returning to service.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Job description

HGV Technician

Location: Kettering
Salary: £45,760-£54,000 + Overtime Available
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shifts: 4 on 4 off, days or nights

Interaction Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced HGV Technician to join their expanding workshop team in Kettering. Working from a modern, purpose-built facility in partnership with a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, you will play a key role in maintaining a varied fleet of HGVs, vans and trailers, ensuring vehicles remain safe, compliant and operational.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled commercial vehicle technician looking to join a professional workshop environment with excellent facilities, strong earning potential and genuine long-term career prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs, vans and trailers.
• Conduct vehicle inspections, identify defects and complete required repairs.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections and present for testing when required.Complete all work to manufacturer specifications and company standards.
• Record inspections, repairs and parts usage accurately using digital job systems.
• Communicate repair requirements and progress updates to workshop management.
• Ensure all vehicles are thoroughly checked before returning to service.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Previous experience working as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Commercial Vehicle Technician.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Experience carrying out vehicle inspections and MOT preparation.
• Experience working on Mercedes-Benz trucks would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Comfortable using workshop management and online job recording systems.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a busy workshop team.
• Well organised with a strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of workmanship, quality and safety.
• HGV Class 1 licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

Package & Benefits

• £1,500 signing-on bonus*
• Competitive salary
• £27 per hour overtime rate
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional birthday leave
• Company salary sacrifice pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Employee wellness programme
• Retail discount platform
• 10% discount at B&Q and TradePoint
• £50 MOT bonus payable for achieving workshop pass rate targets

For more information or to apply, contact:

Dan Pearce
07791991352
[e-mail]

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