Hgv Mechanic Technician

Inplace Personnel Services Ltd; Stanton by Dale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking an experienced HGV mechanic to maintain and repair their municipal fleet. Responsibilities include preparing vehicles for MOT, diagnosing issues, and participating in a standby service. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with petrol and diesel vehicles and a reliable, can-do attitude. Generous annual leave and opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Free workplace parking

Opportunities for training and continuous professional development

Qualifications

• A clean driving licence – HGV Category C is desirable but support will be given to obtain it.
• Hands-on experience with maintenance and repairs.
• Flexible, reliable, and committed to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Preparing vehicles for MOT, servicing, and repairs.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out timely repairs.
• Attending breakdowns and resolving roadside issues.
• Participating in an out-of-hours standby service on a rota basis.

Skills

Maintenance and repair of petrol and diesel engine vehicles

Experience with HGV municipal vehicles

Diagnostic skills

Ability to work flexible hours

Job description

My client is a Local Authority who are looking to appoint an experienced HGV mechanic to undertake maintenance, servicing and repairs to the municipal fleet.

Responsibilities

• Preparing vehicles for MOT, servicing and repairs across our HGV vehicles such as refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers and light to medium sized commercial vehicles
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out timely workshop repairs
• Attending breakdowns and resolving issues roadside when possible
• Undertaking repairs, maintenance and servicing to agricultural vehicles, plant and equipment including mowers – training can be provided
• Participating in an out-of-hours standby service on a rota basis when the fleet is operational outside normal working hours and at weekends – an additional stand‑by allowance is payable when on‑call

Qualifications

• A clean driving licence – HGV Category C is desirable for road testing, but our client will support you in gaining this licence if needed
• Hands‑on experience with maintenance and repair of petrol and diesel engine vehicles and working with HGV municipal vehicles such as refuse collection vehicles and road sweepers
• Brings a positive, can‑do attitude to every challenge
• Is flexible, reliable, and committed to high standards

Benefits

• Generous annual leave package
• Free workplace parking
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development

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