HGV Mechanic (288jc)

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment consultancy seeks an experienced HGV Mechanic to maintain and repair heavy commercial vehicles in Leicester. The role requires military experience, such as from REME, RAF, or RN. Key duties include servicing HGVs, conducting inspections, and diagnosing faults. The position offers a competitive salary of £46k plus overtime, 28 days leave per year, and additional benefits like a birthday leave and job training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Extra day's leave for birthday

Perkbox voucher scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake and pass relevant civilian qualifications.
• Military experience will be fully recognised and valued.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing, inspections, and preventative maintenance on HGVs.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Complete unscheduled repairs to restore vehicles.

Skills

Strong 'can-do' attitude

Ability to work independently

Methodical approach to fault-finding

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant civilian qualifications

Military trade qualifications

Job description

HGV Mechanic (288jc) – Leicester - £46k + O/T + Benefits

This role is ideally suited to ex‑military vehicle or engineering technicians with experience maintaining, fault‑finding and repairing heavy or specialist vehicles in high‑standards environments.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

You will work as part of a disciplined, professional workshop team, maintaining and repairing a fleet of heavy commercial vehicles to ensure maximum availability, safety and compliance.

Military experience such as REME Vehicle Mechanic, Recovery Mechanic, Artificer, RAF Mechanical Technician or RN Engineering Technician is highly transferable.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance on HGVs
• Conduct pre‑MOT inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT presentation
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults methodically and accurately
• Complete unscheduled repairs to restore vehicles to safe operational condition
• Undertake welding and fabrication where required
• Carry out bin and body repairs to a high standard
• Attend and complete internal and external training courses to maintain competence
• Complete all job cards, inspection reports and documentation accurately and on time, in line with legal and company requirements
• Work safely at all times in line with health, safety and environmental standards

Qualifications & Training

• Willingness to undertake and pass relevant civilian qualifications (support provided)
• Military trade qualifications and experience will be fully recognised and valued

Essential Skills & Behaviours

• Strong “can‑do” attitude with pride in workmanship
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Methodical approach to fault‑finding and repairs
• Flexible and professional mindset to meet operational demands
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

Personal Profile

• Self‑disciplined, reliable and safety‑focused
• Comfortable working in fast‑moving, operational environments
• Willing to continue professional development and upskilling
• Used to working with standards, inspections and compliance
• Adaptable to changing tasking and working patterns

In this role you will be working an alternating shift pattern, week 1 being 0700hrs to 1600hrs Mon to Fri and week 2 being 0900hrs to 1800hrs Mon to Fri and Sat 0700hr to 1100hrs and your standard working week will be 42 hrs per week, with overtime at Time and a half and Sundays and bank holidays at Double time. Please note that the 4 hrs on Saturday will attract the Time and a half salary rate.

On top of the salary you will get 28 days leave a year which includes Bank Holidays as well as Perkbox which is the company’s shop and save voucher scheme, an extra day’s annual leave for your birthday after a year’s service and long service awards. And finally, there is also enhanced maternity and paternity and for the manager its two weeks company sick pay.

For more information, please contact Jean‑Claude Hedouin at Ex‑Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or jc@ex‑mil.co.uk or via the website www.ex‑mil.co.uk.

https://www.ex‑mil.co.uk/vacancies/8211/hgv‑mechanic