HGV Technician

M J Church; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days' holiday + Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Ongoing training and IRTEC accreditation opportunities

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Chippenham is seeking a skilled Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of HGVs. The role involves servicing, diagnostics, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics and proven experience in a commercial workshop. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, overtime, and a range of benefits including a pension scheme and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining and repairing HGVs in a commercial workshop.
• Confident in fault-finding and diagnostics.
• Commitment to safe working practices and high-quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, repairing, and maintaining a diverse fleet of HGVs safely and efficiently.
• Carrying out diagnostics and preparing vehicles for MOT.
• Attending roadside breakdowns when required.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics

Job description

MJ Church is a leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating across England. We deliver projects valued between £100,000 and £60 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Alongside our core construction services, we have a growing waste management business expanding across the Southwest and Wales.

Joining MJ Church offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for driven individuals seeking professional and personal growth in a dynamic, results-focused environment.

The Role

Working from our modern, purpose-built Transport Workshop at Star Farm, you’ll help keep our fleet moving — maintaining and repairing a wide range of MAN, Scania, Volvo, DAF and Renault vehicles used across our busy operations in and beyond the Southwest.

• Servicing, repairing, and maintaining a diverse fleet of HGVs safely and efficiently
• Carrying out diagnostics and preparing vehicles for MOT
• Ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards and accurately documented
• Attending roadside breakdowns when required
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised workspace
• Follow instructions from job cards/defect sheets and comply with repair instructions
• Using your initiative to problem-solve and get vehicles back on the road quickly to the highest safety standards

Who You Are

• Level 3 Qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing HGVs in a commercial workshop
• Confident with fault-finding, diagnostics, and maintenance routines
• A strong team player with a proactive attitude and great attention to detail
• Commitment to safe working practices and high-quality workmanship
• IRTEC accreditation advantageous
• Full UK driving licence (HGV licence a bonus)
• Experience in the waste or recycling industry is an advantage, but not essential
• Call Out and Overtime available after 8.5 hours daily + weekends.
• AM/PM rotating shifts (AM: 6:00am–2:30pm / PM: 1:30pm–10:00pm)
• 20 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays (opportunity to purchase further holiday)
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing training and IRTEC accreditation opportunities