HGV Technician

We Are Workforce Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Modern workshop facilities

Company uniform and PPE provided

Career development opportunities

Job summary

We Are Workforce Ltd in Barnsley is seeking an experienced HGV Technician or Heavy Vehicle Technician to join our workshop. The role is full-time, day shift, with a pay rate of £18.45 per hour and overtime at 1.5x.

You will service, repair, and inspect HGVs and trailers to keep the fleet compliant and roadworthy. Ideal candidates have Level 2/3 NVQ or City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance, strong diagnostic skills, DVSA compliance knowledge, a full UK driving licence (HGV licence desirable), and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HGV Mechanic or Heavy Vehicle Technician.
• Level 2/3 NVQ or City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
• Good knowledge of DVSA standards and vehicle compliance.
• Full UK driving licence; HGV licence desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs and trailers.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and ensure compliance with DVSA requirements.
• Complete inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Respond to breakdowns and perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Keep accurate service, inspection and repair records.
• Work safely and collaboratively with drivers and workshop team.

Skills

HGV Mechanic

Heavy Vehicle Technician

Fault finding

DVSA standards knowledge

UK driving licence

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Level 2/3 NVQ or City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Electronic diagnostic equipment

Job description

HGV Technician

Location:Barnsley
Rate:£18.45 per hour
Hours:Day shift
Contract:Full-Time, Permanent
Overtime:Paid at1.5x rate

Join Our Growing Workshop Team

Are you an experiencedHGV Mechanic or Heavy Vehicle Technicianlooking for a great opportunity with a well-established and growing business?

We’re looking for askilled, reliable and motivated technicianto join our maintenance team in Barnsley.

You’ll play a vital role in keeping our HGV fleet and trailerssafe, roadworthy, compliant and operating at their best.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs and trailers.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and ensure they meet all legal and DVSA requirements.
• Complete inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Respond to breakdowns and carry out emergency repairs when required.
• Keep accurate service, inspection and repair records.
• Work safely and professionally in line with company procedures.
• Work closely with drivers, transport managers and the wider workshop team.

What We're Looking For

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience as anHGV Mechanic, HGV Technician or Heavy Vehicle Technician.
• A relevantLevel 2/3 NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalentqualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
• Good knowledge ofDVSA standards and vehicle compliance.
• The ability to work independently while being a strong team player.
• A full UK driving licence.HGV licence desirable but not essential.
• Good communication, organisation and attention to detail.

Even Better If You Have

• Experience working across a range of commercial vehicle manufacturers.
• HGV Class 1 or Class 2 licence.
• IRTEC accreditation.
• Experience using electronic diagnostic equipment.

What We Offer

• £18.45 per hour
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Day-shift working
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Modern workshop facilities and equipment.
• Company uniform and PPE provided.
• A permanent position within a growing maintenance team.

Working Hours

Monday – Wednesday:08:00 – 16:30
Wednesday – Friday:07:30 – 16:00

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're an experienced HGV technician who takes pride in keeping vehiclessafe, reliable and roadworthy, we'd love to hear from you.

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