Hgv Technician

Octave Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,648 - 42,872; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

LGV Class 2 training

Team Rewards discounts

Cycle2Work scheme

Health & Fitness membership discounts

Tusker car benefit scheme

Job summary

Derby City Council is looking for an experienced HGV Technician to join the Fleet Workshop in Derby. You will service, maintain and repair a varied fleet of HGVs and plant equipment, diagnose faults and attend breakdowns with on-site repairs when required.

The role offers a 37-hour week, an alternating early/late shift pattern (no nights), overtime opportunities and ongoing professional development including LGV Class 2 training. A supportive team and emphasis on safety are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing HGVs or heavy plant.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Reliable, safety-conscious approach with good communication

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing HGVs, plant equipment and Council vehicles.
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
• Attending breakdowns and carrying out on-site repairs when required.
• Welding, fabrication and body repairs.
• Completing service and inspection records.
• Supporting workshop stores and maintaining a safe, tidy workspace.
• Working an alternating early and late shift rota (no night shifts).
• Participating in an out-of-hours standby rota.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Welding & fabrication

Safety-conscious

Communication

HGV experience

Job description

HGV Technician

Location: Derby, DE21
Salary: £37,280 per annum
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

We're recruiting on behalf of Derby City Council for an experienced HGV Technician to join their Fleet Workshop at Stores Road. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a varied fleet of HGVs, refuse vehicles and plant equipment within a secure, supportive environment.

The Role

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing HGVs, plant equipment and Council vehicles.
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
• Attending breakdowns and carrying out on-site repairs when required.
• Welding, fabrication and body repairs.
• Completing service and inspection records.
• Supporting workshop stores and maintaining a safe, tidy workspace.
• Working an alternating early and late shift rota (no night shifts).
• Participating in an out-of-hours standby rota.

About You

• Experience maintaining and repairing HGVs or heavy plant.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• A reliable, safety-conscious approach with good communication skills.

What's on Offer

• £37,280 annual salary
• 37-hour working week
• Overtime opportunities
• Ongoing training and development, including LGV Class 2 training
• Team Rewards discounts
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Health & Fitness membership discounts
• Tusker car benefit scheme