HGV & Specialist Vehicle Technician (DVSA Ready)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly payment

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Nottingham is recruiting for a 3 months contract to maintain, inspect and repair HGVs and fleet vehicles for a Local Authority, ensuring DVSA compliance, safety and operational readiness.

You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults, perform MOT prep, welding and body repairs, and service hybrid/electric vehicles. Full UK driving licence with Category C required.

Qualifications

• Must have City & Guilds Level 3 in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence with Category C entitlement.
• DVSA standards for HGV inspections and testing must be met.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, and testing of HGVs and fleet vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults.
• Prepare HGV vehicles for MOT inspections and ensure DVSA compliance.
• Complete periodic safety inspections in line with legal and operational requirements.
• Carry out welding, fabrication, and body repairs when required.
• Attend vehicle breakdowns and perform emergency repairs where necessary.
• Maintain and repair electric and hybrid vehicles.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering

DVSA inspection/testing qualification

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited in Nottingham is recruiting for a 3 months contract to maintain, inspect and repair HGVs and fleet vehicles for a Local Authority, ensuring DVSA compliance, safety and operational readiness.

You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults, perform MOT prep, welding and body repairs, and service hybrid/electric vehicles. Full UK driving licence with Category C required.