Hgv Technician

Consult2Recruit; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking skilled HGV Technicians/Mechanics to join a well-established organization in Chorley. This permanent position offers a competitive hourly rate of £19-£21, with overtime at an enhanced rate. Responsibilities include conducting Pre-MOT inspections, performing vehicle maintenance, and diagnosing faults. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and a minimum of 3 years of experience. Benefits include 26 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and training opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Access to employee wellbeing programmes

Training and career development opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free on-site parking

Company events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience working in an HGV workshop.
• Full car driving licence is required.
• HGV licence is desirable.
• IRTEC or HGV inspection qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Pre-MOT inspections and repair any defects.
• Perform vehicle inspections, servicing, maintenance, and repairs to DVSA standards.
• Diagnose faults accurately and report findings.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to reduce vehicle downtime.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Preventative maintenance

Repair hydraulic systems

Electrical fault diagnosis

Pneumatic system repairs

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

HGV Technician / Mechanic

Permanent Position | £19-£21 per hour | Overtime at Enhanced rate

Monday-Thursday: 7:00am - 5:30pm
Friday: 8:00am - 12:30pm

Our client, a well-established organisation within the refuse and heavy vehicle industry, is continuing to grow and is seeking skilled HGV Technicians/Mechanics to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term, stable position with strong development prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Pre-MOT inspections and repair any defects.
• Perform vehicle inspections, servicing, maintenance, and repairs to DVSA standards.
• Diagnose faults accurately and report findings to the Workshop Lead/Supervisor.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to reduce vehicle downtime.
• Rectify hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical issues.
• Independently manage routine servicing and attend site breakdowns when required.
• Work with the parts department to ensure correct components are sourced.
• Complete all paperwork accurately, including inspection sheets and timesheets.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation standards of vehicles and workshop areas.
• Prioritise tasks effectively and meet strict deadlines.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and safe working practices.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' experience working in an HGV workshop.
• Full car driving licence (minimum).
• HGV licence - desirable.
• IRTEC or HGV inspection qualification - desirable.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Access to employee wellbeing and discount programmes
• Training and career development opportunities
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Free/on-site parking
• Company events

If you are interested, please apply today