HGV Technician

Premier Work Support; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Work Support is seeking a permanent HGV Technician in Greater London to maintain a fleet of vehicles and trailers to high standards. You will diagnose faults, repair vehicles, and prepare units for 6 weekly inspections and MOTs, working in a hands-on, safety-conscious environment.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and ideally an HGV qualification, with multitasking ability and physical stamina for a demanding workload. Mon–Fri, with Saturday morning shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy vehicle maintenance and repair to high standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and show initiative.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of the fleet in line with manufacturer and industry standards.
• Prepare vehicles and trailers for their 6 weekly inspections.
• Run diagnostics using a range of equipment.
• Rectify driver-reported defects.
• Carry out tyre checks and maintenance.
• Carry out pre-MOT inspections and preparation.
• Present vehicles for inspections and MOT.
• Undertake other general repair and maintenance as required by management.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Diagnostics

Fleet maintenance

Communication skills

Manual handling

Teamwork

Education

HGV qualification

Full UK driving license

Job description

We have an exciting new opportunity, and we want you to be a part of it. We are a hiring for a company that is constantly on the grow. They are in need of an experienced permanent HGV Technician.

Duties:

We have a decent sized fleet of vehicles and trailers that we like to keep in the best of health so day to day you will be running maintenance on our fleet and ensuring they are kept safe, as well as responding to driver reported defects.

Duties will include:

• Repair and maintenance of the fleet in accordance with manufacturer and industry standards.
• Preparing vehicles and trailers for their 6 weekly inspections
• Running diagnostics on vehicles utilising a range of equipment.
• Rectifying driver reportable defects.
• Tyre checks and maintenance.
• Pre MOT inspections and preparation.
• Presenting vehicles for their inspections and MOT.
• Other general repair and maintenance as required by the management team.

What are we are looking for

• Someone who has good open communication skills both verbal and written whilst having the ability to work as part of our team and also as an individual using their own initiative. You'll also be able to work well under pressure with a pro active response in finding a solution to a problem.
• You will be flexible enough to undertake a wide range of tasks and help out the team when the need arises.
• You will have a full UK drivers' licence and ideally have a HGV qualification. A good working knowledge of the HGV/MOT regulations would also be advantageous.
• You will have experience and the ability to undertake all aspects of heavy vehicle maintenance and repair to the highest of standards in a safe professional manner.
• This is a very physical role, so the ability and knowledge of lifting and manual handling is vital.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 6/7am to 6/7pm - Saturdays 7am to 1pm.