Hgv Technician

Kemp Recruitment Limited; Dean; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

28 days' holiday

Long-term opportunity

Training and ongoing support

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced HGV Technician in Cumbria to join a growing commercial vehicle workshop. The role involves servicing, maintenance and repair of a large mixed fleet of trucks and trailers, with DVSA/MOT prep and fault diagnosis.

You will work Monday to Friday, 7:30am–5:30pm, with every other Saturday paid at time and a half. An attractive hourly rate up to £20, depending on experience, with weekly pay and holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' mechanical experience in a similar role.
• Level 3 / City & Guilds / NVQ qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous HGV / commercial vehicle experience.
• HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Pride in the quality of your work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• HGV servicing, maintenance and repairs
• MOT preparation and DVSA compliance
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs
• Working across a range of HGVs, trailers and ancillary equipment
• Completing service sheets, job cards and defect reports
• Ensuring vehicles are maintained to a high standard
• Maintaining good workshop safety and housekeeping standards

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Quality workmanship

Diagnose faults

Maintenance expertise

Education

Level 3 / City & Guilds / NVQ qualification or equivalent

Job description

HGV Technician

Location: Cumbria

Salary: up to £20 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am–5:30pm

Saturday: Every other Saturday, paid at time and a half

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About Your New Company

A growing, family-run commercial vehicle business is looking to add an experienced HGV Technician to its established workshop team. With continued investment and expansion of its maintenance operation, this is a great opportunity to join a stable business working on a large mixed fleet of around 300+ trucks and trailers.

About the HGV Technician Role

As an HGV Technician, you will work alongside an experienced team carrying out the servicing, maintenance and repair of commercial vehicles and trailers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• HGV servicing, maintenance and repairs
• MOT preparation and DVSA compliance
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs
• Working across a range of HGVs, trailers and ancillary equipment
• Completing service sheets, job cards and defect reports
• Ensuring vehicles are maintained to a high standard
• Maintaining good workshop safety and housekeeping standards

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years' mechanical experience in a similar role
• Level 3 / City & Guilds / NVQ qualification or equivalent experience
• Previous HGV / commercial vehicle experience
• HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Pride in the quality of your work
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate depending on experience
• Monday to Friday, 7:30am–5:30pm
• Every other Saturday paid at time and a half
• Time and a half after 40 hours
• Time and a half for weekend working
• Flexible working may be considered
• Training and ongoing support
• Paid weekly
• 28 days' holiday
• Long-term opportunity with a growing business