HGV Strip-Down Technician

E3 Recruitment; Elland; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled HGV Strip-Down Technician in Elland, offering a starting salary of £33,000. In this hands-on role, you'll dismantle end-of-life vehicles to recover usable parts, ensuring safety and quality in every task. Candidates should have strong mechanical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and a meticulous approach. Additional perks include a cycle to work scheme, employee discounts, free parking, and a commitment to training. Join a dynamic team focused on sustainability and quality work.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Free Parking

Employee health and wellbeing programme

Life Insurance

Referral Programme

Sick Pay

25 days holiday

Investment in your training and development

Qualifications

• Must have a strong mechanical background with hands-on skills.
• Ability to dismantle and inspect components accurately.
• High attention to detail and quality work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle end-of-life vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Identify and log reusable components systematically.
• Assist with workshop repairs and suggest improvements.

Skills

Strong mechanical knowledge

Hands-on problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Good organisation skills

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Safety-focused

Proactive and reliable

Tools

Lifting gear

Hand tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

HGV Strip-Down Technician

Location: Elland
Salary: £33,000 starting salary
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm (45-minute lunch)

• Cycle to work scheme
• OT paid at 150%

• Employee discounts
• Free Parking
• Employee health and wellbeing programme
• Life Insurance
• On Site parking
• Referral Programme
• Sick Pay
• 25 days holiday
• Investment in your training and development

The HGV Strip-Down Technician Role

The HGV Strip-Down Technician role is a hands-on position focused on dismantling vehicles, recovering usable parts, and preparing components for reuse within operational fleets. This HGV Strip-Down Technician role suits someone with strong mechanical skills, a methodical approach, and a commitment to safe working practices. You'll play an important part in extending component life, reducing waste, and supporting wider workshop operations.

Key Responsibilities of the HGV Strip-Down Technician

• Dismantle end-of-life vehicles in a controlled and safe manner
• Identify, remove, and record components suitable for reuse
• Clean, assess, and refurbish assemblies such as 5th wheels, radiator packs, pipework, brackets, and hydraulic items
• Accurately log dismantled components into the internal stock system
• Support diagnosis of component condition and suitability for reuse
• Use lifting gear, hand tools, and workshop equipment correctly and safely
• Assist with workshop repairs, rebuilds, and project tasks when needed
• Suggest improvements to dismantling and refurbishment processes

What We're Looking For in Our HGV Strip-Down Technician

• Strong mechanical knowledge and hands‑on problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work with accuracy when dismantling and inspecting components
• High attention to detail and pride in producing quality work
• Good organisation, communication, and teamwork skills
• Able to work independently when required
• Safety-focused, proactive, and reliable
• Flexible to assist with wider workshop duties when needed

If you are interested in this HGV Strip-Down Technician role, please apply now or contact Grace at E3 Recruitment