HGV Mechanic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Signing-on bonus

Overtime rate £27 per hour

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

On-site parking

Employee wellness programme

Retail discount platform

10% discount at B&Q and TradePoint

MOT bonus £50

Job summary

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

This is a permanent role with a generous salary of £45,760-£54,000 plus overtime, 4 on 4 off shifts (days or nights).

Qualifications

• 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.
• HGV Class 1 licence 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.

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.

Skills

Fault finding

Vehicle inspections

Diagnostic abilities

Independence & teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

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