HGV Technician

Alexandrite Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in Maidstone is seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic to join a busy team, servicing and maintaining their fleet of HGVs. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, excellent diagnostic skills, and the capability to perform both minor and major repairs. This role offers a competitive salary of £19-£21 per hour and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as an HGV Mechanic.
• Physically fit and able to safely carry out heavy lifting.
• Excellent reading and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor and major repairs on lorries and trailers.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance on service lorries.
• Collaborate with repair team to diagnose problems with vehicles.

Skills

HGV Mechanics experience

Ability to conduct diagnostic tests

Excellent reading and writing skills

Physically fit for heavy lifting

Education

Relevant Training/Qualifications

Job description

HGV Mechanic

Maidstone, Kent

Full time, permanent

Monday – Friday – Saturdays regularly available at x1.5

Alternating Shifts: Earlies (6am – 4.30pm) & Lates (9am – 7.30pm)

Regular O/T available

Salary: £19/£21 per hour

Our Maidstone based civils and aggregates client is currently looking for an experienced HGV Mechanic to join their busy team, servicing and maintaining their fleet of HGV’s.

In this role, the successful candidate will perform HGV repair, maintenance and service work, running diagnostics on vehicles and work closely with other team members to meet company goals. This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable, hardworking HGV Mechanic to join a well-established company, applying their skills in a great environment in a role that offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

HGV Mechanic Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform minor and major repairs on lorries and trailers
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance on service lorries, including inspection, tyre rotation and oil changes
• Maintain parts inventory and cleanliness in the shop
• Collaborate with repair team to diagnose problems with vehicles and plan repairs
• Perform regular diagnostic tests on trucks
• Maintain accurate records of each repair performed on vehicles

HGV Mechanic Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years’ experience as an HGV Mechanic
• Relevant Training/Qualifications: HGV Mechanics/Motors Mechanics/Plant Mechanics
• Physically fit and able to safely carry out heavy lifting
• Excellent reading and writing skills