HGV Mechanic / Technician

Arden Wood Shaving; Bradnock's Marsh; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading livestock bedding supplier in the UK is seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic to maintain and repair a fleet of HGVs and trailers. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, with opportunities for overtime and various benefits including annual leave and ongoing training. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics or equivalent experience, and a good understanding of safe working practices.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on a wide range of goods

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Either an NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics or a minimum of 4 years experience.
• Good awareness of safe working practices / Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and/or fault finding on HGV/LGV units and trailers.
• Conduct inspections and repairs on trailers.
• Fault-finding and brake testing/braking systems.

Skills

HGV Motor Mechanics

Safe working practices

Education

NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics

Job description

Location: Solihull

Salary: £44,600 pa + company van, up to £64,000 pa with regular overtime and alternative Saturdays

Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7.30am – 5.00pm. Alternative Saturdays 7am – 12pm. Occasional Sundays and bank holidays when needed – paid at £27.84ph

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced HGV Mechanic / Technician. This facility is one of the largest livestock bedding suppliers in the country with over 40 years of experience in producing and supplying a range of high-quality animal bedding. You will be working alongside other technicians to repair and maintain a fleet of HGVs and trailers, working out of the vehicle maintenance workshop. Our new workshop facility will be constructed in 2026, featuring a professional service pit that will significantly improve our maintenance capabilities and service quality.

Duties

• Current trailer inspections and repairs are conducted at ground level – this will be changed with our new upcoming workshop pit.
• Carry out PPM and/or fault finding on HGV/LGV units and trailers
• Moffat inspections and repairs
• Hydraulic works on multiple types of units / trailers
• Electrical works on multiple types of units / trailers
• Work on bespoke “blower” trailers (including blowing equipment)
• Fault-finding and brake testing/braking systems
• Pre LOLER inspections to fleet, where applicable
• Some aspects of welding and fabricating
• Attend off‑site breakdowns

What we are looking for?

Essential

• Either an NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics or a minimum of 4 years experience
• Good awareness of safe working practices / Health & Safety

Desirable

• IRTEK qualification
• HGV licence
• Auto electrical qualification
• Hydraulic qualification or experience

What we can offer you

• 20 days of annual leave, increasing by one day per year after 2 years service to a maximum of 25 days
• Access to our people’s pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on a wide range of goods, from groceries to well-known retailers
• Access to resources to support your physical, mental and financial health, so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential