Hgv Technician

ATL Transport; Foston; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned transport firm in Foston is seeking an HGV Technician to maintain and repair heavy goods vehicles. This role requires a background in motor vehicle technology, with responsibilities including routine maintenance, road testing, and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has relevant qualifications. The company offers competitive pay and benefits including holidays and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

21-30 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Life Assurance Cover

Health Cash Plan

Refer a friend scheme

Personal development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy goods vehicles.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and diagnostics.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles to DVSA standards.
• Carry out road tests and roadside repairs.
• Maintain scheduled maintenance records for compliance.

Skills

HGV Technician/Mechanic experience

Motor vehicle technician background

City and Guilds/NVQ/IRTEC qualifications

Ability to carry out roadside repairs

Understanding of Health and Safety standards

Education

City and Guilds/NVQ/IRTEC qualifications

Job description

Shift Pattern and Salary

4-on 4-off day shift pattern (35 hours per week) Salary £48,500.

Monday‑To‑Friday shifts available (50 hours per week) Salary £52,910.

About ATL

Ascott Transport Limited is a family‑owned, rapidly growing force in the delivery of customer‑focused transport and distribution solutions. We are trusted by some of the biggest household names in the UK across food, engineering and automotive sectors. We pride ourselves for our commitment to create a supportive, encouraging and progressive workplace. We believe in supporting and investing in our employees' talents to grow and develop within ATL.

About HGV Technician

We are currently recruiting for an HGV technician to join our established garage team. As an HGV Technician you will perform routine maintenance, diagnosis and repairs to heavy goods vehicles. You will also ensure that trucks meet the organisation's safety and customer service standards.

Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles (primarily DAF) and trailers to DVSA standards
• Carrying out road tests
• Carrying out roadside repairs to own fleet vehicles and trailers
• Carrying out planned routine maintenance to own fleet and 3rd party fleet
• Carrying out MOT preparations on own fleet and 3rd party fleet
• Carrying out re‑chassis work and light fabrication
• Responsible for the upkeep of scheduled maintenance records to ensure compliance of the companies Operator's licence
• Support business with out of hours breakdown cover for own fleet vehicles
• Willing to participate in relevant training and assessments
• Support and comply with the companies Health and Safety procedures and standards
• You will from time to time be required to undertake other duties of a similar nature as reasonably required by your line manager

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 21‑30 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance Cover
• Health Cash Plan
• Refer a friend scheme
• Personal development opportunities
• Free on‑site parking

Required Skills and Experience

Ideally as a HGV Technician/Mechanic, you will come from a time‑served motor vehicle technician background, having attained appropriate City and Guilds/NVQ/IRTEC qualifications. This is a great opportunity for a skilled or semi‑skilled HGV Technician looking for their next challenge.

A HGV driving licence is desired but not essential.

Derby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).

We are looking forward to hearing from you.