HGV Technician – Flexible Hours & Pension

Bromsgrove District Council; Redditch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Generous leave 25 days + bank holidays

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits platform discounts

Job summary

Bromsgrove District Council is seeking a qualified HGV Mechanic to join our Redditch Depot team, with occasional work across both depots. You will maintain, repair and inspect a diverse fleet of HGVs, light vehicles and plant, ensuring DVSA and council policies are met.

Essentially, you must hold City & Guilds Level 3 in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering, and MOT tester qualifications, with experience in MIG welding and hydraulic/pneumatic diagnostics.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent.
• MOT Nominated Tester class 4,5,7 qualifications.
• Experience maintaining a diverse fleet including HGVs and light vehicles.
• Experience in MIG welding, gas and electric welding, coded welding preferred.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic diagnosis/repair experience.
• Full LGV Class 2 (Cat C) licence.

Responsibilities

• Repair Specialist Vehicles: diagnose chassis faults and perform body and chassis repairs.
• Standards Compliance: ensure repairs meet VOSA standards.
• MOT preparation: precise preparation for MOT inspections.
• Efficient completion: timely completion of jobs and additional tasks.
• Paperwork management: complete records and input data into DE systems.

Skills

Maintenance experience

MIG welding

Hydraulic/Pneumatic diagnosis

Work to deadlines

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering

MOT Nominated Tester (Class 4,5,7)

MOT retail and Taxi Nominated Tester

LGV Class 2 (Cat C) Licence

Job description

Bromsgrove District Council is seeking a qualified HGV Mechanic to join our Redditch Depot team, with occasional work across both depots. You will maintain, repair and inspect a diverse fleet of HGVs, light vehicles and plant, ensuring DVSA and council policies are met.

Essentially, you must hold City & Guilds Level 3 in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering, and MOT tester qualifications, with experience in MIG welding and hydraulic/pneumatic diagnostics.