HGV Technician

ALD Group; Barnston; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ALD Group in Barnston, Essex is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to maintain and repair our fleet of heavy vehicles, trailers, and vans. You will perform servicing, inspections, and fault diagnosis to keep vehicles safe and roadworthy.

You will work 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional out-of-hours call-outs. A full UK driving licence and relevant qualifications are required to join a growing team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HGV Technician or mechanic.
• Relevant mechanical or vehicle maintenance qualifications.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and defect repairs on HGVs, light commercial vehicles, trailers, and small vans
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults efficiently and safely
• Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections and ensure full compliance with legal and safety regulations
• Maintain accurate service, inspection, and repair records
• Support operational continuity through occasional out-of-hours call-outs when required
• Work both independently and collaboratively with the wider team
• Maintain safe working practices whilst undertaking duties at all times
• To act in accordance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and report issues
• Be flexible and adapt to a changing environment within a fast-expanding company
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks as directed by management

Skills

HGV Technician

Diagnostic skills

Teamwork

UK driving licence

Education

Vehicle maintenance qualifications

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

LOCATION: Barnston, Essex

WORKING HOURS: 7:00 am – 17:00 Monday to Friday

REPORTING TO: Workshop Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR: None

MAIN PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES OF ROLE:

Our mission: -.

The primary responsibilities of our HGV Technicians include providing routine maintenance and repairs to equipment and vehicles. This includes the inspection, servicing, maintenance, and repair of our fleet of HGVs, trailers, light commercial vehicles, and small vans.

You will play a key role in ensuring all vehicles remain safe, compliant, roadworthy, and operational at all times.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and defect repairs on HGVs, light commercial vehicles, trailers, and small vans

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults efficiently and safely

• Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections and ensure full compliance with legal and safety regulations

• Maintain accurate service, inspection, and repair records

• Support operational continuity through occasional out-of-hours call-outs when required

• Work both independently and collaboratively with the wider team

• Maintain safe working practices whilst undertaking your duties at all times

• To act in accordance with the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and practices highlighting any issues appropriately

• Work flexibly and be receptive and adaptable to a changing environment within a fast-expanding Company

• Undertake any other reasonable tasks as directed by management

This list is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you may be liable to undertake such duties as may be reasonably required of you that are within your capability. This job description will be reviewed on a regular basis and subsequently revised and updated from time to time.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Proven experience as an HGV Technician or mechanic

• Relevant mechanical or vehicle maintenance qualifications

• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Full UK driving licence