HGV & Plant Engineer

Interaction Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowance

Call-out pay

Overtime pay 1.5x

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking an experienced HGV & Plant Engineer based in Stevenage to join a workshop-focused team. You will maintain, inspect, repair and test HGV vehicles and plant equipment, with occasional off-site work and participation in an on-call rota.

Key duties include MOT preparation, safety inspections, diagnostics of hydraulic and electrical systems, welding and body repairs, and ensuring accurate maintenance records. Competitive salary and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Experience preparing HGVs for MOT inspections and carrying out safety inspections.
• Welding, fabrication and body repair experience.
• Willingness to attend customer sites and breakdowns when required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, repair and test HGV vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Prepare vehicles for annual MOT inspections and accompany where required.
• Perform safety inspections in line with standards.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Carry out welding, fabrication and body repairs as needed.
• Attend breakdowns and repairs at customer sites when required.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance records and workshop systems.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Welding & fabrication

MOT prep & safety inspections

Customer site support

On-call maintenance

Job description

HGV & Plant Engineer

Location: Stevenage

Salary: £60,000+ per annum, depending on experience

Hours: 7:00am – 4:30pm

Overtime: Time and a half

On-Call: 1 week per month

About the Role

Our client is currently recruiting for an experienced HGV & Plant Engineer to join their team based in Stevenage.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with a strong background in HGV maintenance, plant equipment and mechanical repairs. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, inspecting, repairing and testing a range of HGV vehicles, plant and associated equipment.

The role will be predominantly workshop-based at the client's Stevenage site, although there may be occasions when the successful candidate is required to work off-site.

Our client currently has two mechanics who regularly work at customer premises across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, so there may be opportunities to attend customer sites when required.

The successful candidate will also need to be comfortable participating in an on-call rota approximately one week per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, repair and test the company's HGV vehicles, plant and associated equipment.
• Prepare, present and accompany HGV vehicles, where required, for annual MOT inspections.
• Carry out periodic safety inspections on HGV vehicles in line with relevant VOSA inspection standards.
• Diagnose and repair complex hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Carry out welding, fabrication and body repairs as required.
• Attend vehicle breakdowns and accident-damaged vehicles and carry out permanent or running repairs where necessary.
• Prepare and decommission vehicles, including the fitting and removal of ancillary equipment, accessories and vehicle livery.
• Complete all relevant paperwork and ensure required statistics and legal information are accurately recorded.
• Keep the workshop computer system and maintenance records updated as required.
• Attend customer sites and breakdowns when required.
• Participate in the company's on-call rota, approximately one week per month.
• Respond to breakdowns and call-outs during on-call periods where required.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, company procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
• Maintain work areas in a clean, safe and organised condition.
• Attend training courses linked to personal development and service requirements.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as instructed by the Company Director.
• Maintain a high standard of customer care and professionalism at all times.

About You

• Previous experience working as an HGV Engineer, HGV Technician, Plant Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Experience preparing HGVs for MOT inspections and carrying out safety inspections.
• Welding, fabrication and body repair experience.
• The ability to diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.
• A good understanding of relevant vehicle legislation and Health & Safety requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to attend customer sites and breakdowns when required.
• A willingness to participate in an on-call rota one week per month.

What's on Offer?

• £60,000+ per annum, depending on experience
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• £15 per day on-call allowance
• £40 per hour for call-outs
• On-call approximately one week per month
• Standard working hours of 7:00am – 4:30pm
• Predominantly workshop-based role in Stevenage
• Occasional work at customer premises across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire
• Full-time, permanent position
• Varied role covering HGVs, plant and associated equipment
• Opportunity to join an established and professional team