HGV Technician / Mechanic

TruckEast Ltd; Woolpit; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial vehicle service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled HGV technician to maintain and repair commercial vehicles to MOT standards. The ideal candidate will have a technical qualification or equivalent hands-on experience, alongside a current driving and valid IRTEC licence. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, and ensuring safety regulations. This full-time role offers a structured schedule and the opportunity for professional development.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification or hands-on workshop experience.
• Ability to work within guidelines and to deadlines.
• Solution-driven approach and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent accuracy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on vehicles and trailers.
• Diagnose and rectify faults.
• Attend disabled vehicles at the roadside or customer’s premises.
• Ensure Health & Safety regulations are adhered to.

Skills

Technical qualification (City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ qualified)

Current driving licence

Valid IRTEC licence

Excellent customer care skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Tools

Computer literate

IT literate

Job description

Hours

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, two weeks of 08:00-16:00, and one week of 16:00-00:00, with a 30‑minute paid break per shift.

Role

The HGV technician’s role within TruckEast is to be responsible for maintaining commercial vehicles and trailers to MOT standard.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers to VOSA standard
• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults
• Attend disabled vehicles at the roadside or at customer’s premises
• Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises
• Liaise with parts department to attain parts
• Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to
• Ensure appropriate clocking is made, all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness
• Maintain a thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses
• Provide cover on rota system for breakdown cover

Candidate Requirements

• Technical qualification (City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ qualified technician), or knowledge gained through hands‑on workshop experience
• Current driving licence
• Valid IRTEC licence
• Ability to work within guidelines and to deadlines
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Solution‑driven approach
• Computer literate
• Excellent customer care skills
• Possess excellent accuracy and numeracy skills
• Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety requirements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• IT literate

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• ADR
• HGV licence
• Experience working with Scania products
• Fork Lift licence (FLT)
• Main dealer workshop experience

TruckEast Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.