HGV Mechanic/Fitter

The Best Connection; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Online payslips

Pension contribution

Annual leave

Temporary assignment

Dedicated support

Job summary

The Best Connection Tamworth is looking for an experienced HGV Mechanic / Fitter to join our busy transport operation in Tamworth. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing HGVs and trailers to ensure safety, reliability and roadworthiness.

Typical duties include servicing, diagnostics, PMI inspections, breakdown support and readying vehicles for MOT testing. Saturday work is essential with shifts from 09:00-18:00 or 10:00-19:00 depending on the pattern.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HGV Mechanic or fitter.
• Strong knowledge of HGV and trailer maintenance.
• Experience carrying out servicing and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicles are mechanically sound and roadworthy.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently.
• Carry out servicing and PMIs on vehicles and trailers.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and handle breakdowns when required.
• Maintain up-to-date maintenance documentation and report safety issues.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Diagnostics

Servicing

Fault diagnosis

Road safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

HGV Mechanic / Fitter

Tamworth | £17.00-£22.00 per hour, depending on experience | Saturday Working Required

HGV & Trailer Maintenance | Repairs | PMI | MOT Preparation | Breakdown Support

The Best Connection Tamworth are currently recruiting an experienced HGV Mechanic / Fitter to join a busy transport operation based in Tamworth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV mechanic who takes pride in their work and has a strong focus on vehicle safety, reliability and roadworthiness.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a fleet of HGVs and trailers, ensuring vehicles remain mechanically sound and legally compliant.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring vehicles and trailers are mechanically sound and legally roadworthy.
• Diagnosing and completing necessary repairs to vehicles and trailers.
• Carrying out servicing, including oil and filter changes.
• Completing Planned Maintenance Inspections (PMIs) on vehicles and trailers.
• Investigating and advising on VOR (Vehicle Off Road) issues.
• Ensuring all maintenance and repair documentation is kept up to date.
• Attending remote vehicle breakdowns when required.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT testing.
• Identifying and reporting issues that could affect road safety.
• Repairing or replacing tyres when required.
• Carrying out general mechanical and maintenance duties.
• Supporting the wider transport operation as required.

Working Hours

The client operates a flexible Saturday-based shift pattern:

• Monday to Saturday: 09:00-18:00
  or
• Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00-19:00

Saturday working is essential for this position.

Pay

• £17.00-£22.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Ongoing temporary assignment.
• Regular hours.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as an HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of HGV and trailer maintenance.
• Experience carrying out servicing, repairs and planned maintenance.
• A strong understanding of vehicle safety and roadworthiness.
• The ability to diagnose mechanical faults and complete repairs efficiently.
• A good work ethic and reliable approach.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work Saturdays.
• The ability to attend remote breakdowns when required.

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection

• £17.00-£22.00 per hour depending on experience
• Weekly pay - every Friday
• Online payslips
• Pension contribution
• Ongoing temporary assignment
• 28 days paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE, inclusive of statutory holidays.
• Dedicated support from The Best Connection Tamworth.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.