HGV Mechanic (Containers)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic in Chorley, England. The role involves servicing and maintaining heavy goods vehicles, performing diagnostics, and conducting MOTs. Candidates should have an NVQ level 2 or above in Vehicle Maintenance and previous experience with HGVs. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this position, which offers impressive progression opportunities and a four-day work week.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

Training

Overtime

4 Day Work Week

Bonus

Qualifications

• Holds an NVQ level 2 or above within Vehicle Maintenance.
• Previous experience working on HGVs.
• Strong organisational and communicational skills.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintenance of HGVs.
• Troubleshooting, diagnostics and repairs of HGVs.
• MOT testing HGVs.

Skills

Experience with HGVs

Organisational skills

Communicational skills

Passion for automotive trade

Education

NVQ level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

HGV Mechanic (Containers)

Chorley, Lancashire

£40,000 - £45,000 + Progression + Training + Overtime + Bonus + 4 Day Work Week

Are you a Vehicle Mechanic or similar with previous experience working on HGV's, holding an NVQ level 2/3 in Vehicle Maintenance or above, looking to join a well‑established, rapidly growing company, rich with over 25 years of history, recognised nationwide as leading provider in the Container Industry?

Do you want to become a key member in a team of highly skilled specialists, offering not just impressive career progression opportunities, but also best‑in‑class training and technical development?

On offer for the successful Vehicle Mechanic or similar is the opportunity to join a highly respected, industry‑leading company at the forefront of technical innovation within the Container industry. Presenting itself is the opportunity to join a company that puts not only their customers, but also their staff at the heart of everything they do, known for their premium quality service and best‑in‑class workmanship in every project they undertake.

In this role, the successful Vehicle Mechanic or similar will be responsible for the service and maintenance of HGVs (heavy goods vehicle's). In addition, you will also be responsible for any troubleshooting, diagnostics and repairs of said HGVs as and when needed. On top of this, you will also be responsible for MOT testing HGVs. Finally, you will be responsible for keeping accurate technical documentation of any projects worked.

The ideal Vehicle Mechanic or similar will have previous experience working on HGVs (heavy goods vehicles). In addition, you will also hold an NVQ level 2 or above within Vehicle Maintenance. On top of this, you will have strong organisational and communicational skills, with the ability to work both as part of a team as well as autonomously. Finally, you will enjoy hands‑on work and have a genuine passion for the automotive trade.

The Role

• Service and maintenance of HGVs
• Troubleshooting, diagnostics and repairs of HGVs
• MOT testing HGVs

The Person

• Holds an NVQ level 2 or above within Vehicle Maintenance
• Previous experience working on HGVs
• Strong organisational and communicational skills

Reference: BBBH22533

Keywords: LGV, HGV, Vehicle, Mechanic, Technician, NVQ, Level 2, Level 3, Chorley, Lancashire

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