HGV Technician / Engineer

James Lewis Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter in Burton upon Trent. The role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 - £50,000. Responsibilities include diagnosing vehicle issues, performing inspections, and mentoring junior technicians. Candidates should possess strong diagnostic skills and relevant HGV qualifications, along with a valid driving license. This position comes with excellent benefits, including training opportunities and job security.

Benefits

Excellent salary and employment package

Chances for further training and development

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Must have strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Experience in carrying out repairs and maintenance on trucks.
• Familiar with developments in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fast and accurate diagnoses using diagnostic tools.
• Work independently to maintain and repair vehicles and components.
• Carry out inspections (MOT, tacho, etc.).
• Provide support and mentoring for less experienced technicians.
• Carry out final checks on completed work.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

Experience in repairs and maintenance on trucks

Familiarisation with automotive industry developments

Valid Driving Licence

Education

Time-served HGV Technician or equivalent qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 preferred)

Job description

Job Title: HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter

Salary: £40000 - £50000

Shift: Week 1 Monday to Friday 6.00am - 14.30pm, Week 2 Monday to Friday 13.00pm - 21.30pm

Type: Permanent

Location: Burton On Trent

We are looking for a HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter to join our client, one of the UK's leading manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for fast and accurate diagnoses using diagnostic tools and for choosing the right repair techniques.
• You will work independently to maintain and repair vehicles and components.
• You will carry out a range of inspections (MOT, tacho, etc.).
• You will provide support and daily mentoring for less experienced technicians.
• You will 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.
• Familiarisation with developments in the automotive industry.
• Valid Driving Licence

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.