HGV Technician / HGV Fitter

Jrl Group Holdings Ltd; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Training & development

Job summary

Peoplebank in the Biggleswade yard is seeking an experienced HGV Technician/Fitter for a Monday–Friday, 06:00–16:00 shift. You will handle PMIs, MOT preparation, routine servicing, and fault finding to keep our fleet safe, legal and efficient.

Mid-week overtime is available; you will work across mechanical, electrical, air braking, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on various HGVs, with DVSA guidelines and accurate digital record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Recognised HGV technician qualifications are required.
• Experience with PMIs, MOT preparation, servicing and fault diagnosis.
• Proven hands-on experience in a commercial vehicle workshop.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PMIs in line with DVSA guidelines and maintenance schedules.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT examination ensuring legal standards are met.
• Conduct safety inspections and report defects accurately.
• Ensure compliance with DVSA standards and Operators' Licence obligations.
• Perform servicing on HGVs, trailers, and ancillary equipment per manufacturer specs.
• Maintain service records and vehicle history digitally in FleetCheck.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, air braking, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults across HGV makes.
• Utilise diagnostic equipment and software to identify fault codes and perform root cause analysis.
• Carry out repairs to engines, transmissions, steering, suspension, and braking systems.
• Fit and replace components to return vehicles to service promptly and safely.
• Work with multiple HGV manufacturers (Volvo, DAF, Scania, Mercedes-Benz, MAN).
• Ensure records and inspections are completed to DVSA standards.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Fault finding

DVSA standards knowledge

Education

City & Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Technology

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Technology

IRTEC accreditation (Light or Heavy Vehicle)

Full UK driving licence

Tools

TEXA

Autel

Scania software

Volvo VIDA

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced and qualified HGV Technician / Fitter to join our team at our Biggleswade yard. Working Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 16:00, the successful candidate will be competent across all aspects of commercial vehicle maintenance and repair, including Periodic Maintenance Inspections (PMIs), MOT preparation, routine servicing, and complex fault finding. You will play a key role in ensuring our fleet operates safely, legally, and efficiently at all times. Mid-week overtime is available for those who wish to increase their earnings.

Key Responsibilities

Inspections & Compliance

• Carry out Periodic Maintenance Inspections (PMIs) in line with DVSA guidelines and each vehicle's maintenance schedule.


• Prepare vehicles for MOT examination, ensuring all systems meet the required legal standards prior to presentation.


• Conduct safety inspections and identify defects, reporting findings accurately on inspection documentation.


• Ensure all work complies with Operators' Licence obligations, DVSA standards, and company quality procedures.


• Perform scheduled servicing on HGVs, trailers, and ancillary equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.


• Maintain up-to-date and accurate service records, job cards, and vehicle history digitally on our system fleetcheck


• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, air braking, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults across a variety of HGV makes and models.


• Utilise diagnostic equipment and software to identify fault codes and carry out root cause analysis.


• Carry out repairs to engines, transmissions, steering, suspension, and braking systems.


• Fit and replace components to a high standard, ensuring vehicles are returned to service promptly and safely.


• Recognised HGV technician qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Technology, or equivalent).


• Demonstrable, hands‑on experience as an HGV Technician or Fitter in a commercial vehicle workshop environment.


• Proven competency in carrying out PMIs, MOT preparation, servicing, and fault diagnosis on HGVs.


• Strong working knowledge of DVSA inspection standards and commercial vehicle compliance requirements.


• Experience with mechanical, electrical, air braking, and hydraulic systems on heavy vehicles.


• Full UK driving licence.


• IRTEC accreditation (Light or Heavy Vehicle) or willingness to work towards it.


• Experience across multiple HGV manufacturers (e.g., Volvo, DAF, Scania, Mercedes-Benz, MAN).


• Proficiency with diagnostic software such as TEXA, Autel, or manufacturer‑specific systems like Scania/Volvo

What We Offer

• Competitive PAYE salary, reflecting your qualifications and experience.


• Company pension scheme.


• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.