HGV Technician / Engineer

James Lewis Recruitment; Barking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join a busy workshop in Barking. The role involves diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles while mentoring less experienced technicians. Applicants should have strong diagnostic skills and a relevant qualification, with a valid driving license required. This permanent position offers an attractive salary, job security, and opportunities for training and professional development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Opportunities for training and development

Job security

Excellent salary package

Qualifications

• Time-served HGV Technician or equivalent qualification.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills essential.
• Experience in repairs and maintenance on trucks and components.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues quickly and accurately using tools.
• Maintain and repair vehicles independently.
• Conduct inspections (MOT, tacho, etc.).
• Mentor less experienced technicians.
• Perform final checks on completed work.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

Experience in vehicle repairs

Understanding of automotive industry developments

Time-served HGV Technician or equivalent

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

Job description

Job Title: HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter

Salary: £20-£25ph

Shift: Can work just earlies or just lates or rotating earlies and lates

Type: Permanent

Location: Barking

We are looking for a HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter to join our client, a fast growing and busy workshop in Barking.

Job Responsibilities:

• You’ll be responsible for fast and accurate diagnoses using diagnostic tools and for choosing the right repair techniques.
• You’ll work independently to maintain and repair vehicles and components.
• You’ll carry out a range of inspections (MOT, tacho, etc.).
• You’ll provide support and daily mentoring for less experienced technicians.
• You’ll carry out final checks on work that has been completed.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Time-served HGV Technician or equivalent qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 preferred)
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• An extensive experience in carrying out repairs and maintenance on trucks, components and associated vehicles.
• Familiarization with developments in the automotive industry.
• Valid Driving License

Benefits:

• Individual responsibility and lots of latitude.
• An excellent salary and employment package.
• Plenty of chances for further training and development.
• Job security
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee assistance program.

If you are interested, please apply and one of our dedicated recruitment specialists will contact you.

About us: James Lewis is the market leader in supplying contract and permanent workforce solutions to the Automotive and Transport industries.