HGV Technician/Mechanic

Planet Recruitment; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled HGV Mechanic/Technician to maintain and repair a diverse fleet in Cherwell District. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work independently. This role offers a competitive salary range of £45,000 to £60,000 per annum, alongside a supportive work environment and additional benefits such as training and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Full PPE & uniform supplied

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu jabs

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Workshop Mechanic, specifically working with HGVs.
• Strong mechanical skills and ability to work independently and safely.
• Good level of physical fitness to manage manual tasks safely.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out maintenance and repairs on HGVs - skips and RoRo vehicles.
• Conducting routine servicing, inspections, and repairs.
• Completing workshop documentation and inspection forms accurately.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Team player

Time management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Our client based in Cassington are looking for a skilled and motivated HGV Mechanic/Technician to join their busy workshop team. Reporting to the Workshop and Fleet Manager, this is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in HGV maintenance and repair, who is also open to working on a variety of vehicles and machinery, including vans, mobile plant, and static plant.

You will play a vital role in keeping our fleet running safely and efficiently. You will support scheduled maintenance, repairs, and inspections across our diverse fleet and plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out maintenance and repairs on HGVs - skips and RoRo vehicles - as your primary responsibility.
• Supporting work on company vans, mobile plant, and static plant.
• Conducting routine servicing, inspections, and repairs in line with safety and compliance requirements.
• Completing workshop documentation and inspection forms accurately.
• Assisting with monthly mobile plant inspections and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Supporting workshop organisation and cleanliness, including tool and equipment maintenance.
• Occasionally travelling to other sites to carry out inspections or repairs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years\' experience as a Workshop Mechanic, specifically working with HGVs.
• Strong mechanical skills and ability to work independently and safely.
• A good team player who can also work on their own initiative.
• Proficiency in English.
• Good level of physical fitness to manage manual tasks safely.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude with strong communication skills.
• Flexibility to support work across different vehicle types (HGVs, vans, mobile and static plant).

Benefits

• Join a supportive and safety-focused workshop team.
• Enjoy working on a diverse and growing fleet.
• Access to further in-house and external training.
• Be part of a company that invests in its people and promotes long-term careers.
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Full PPE & uniform supplied
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Free on-site parking

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum

To find out more, please contact Adam or Scott on (phone number removed)

INDENG

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