HGV Technician: MOT & Diagnostics Expert (Flexible Shifts)

Bromsgrove District Council; Stoke Pound; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement 5k

Pension

25 days leave

Flexible working

EAP

Job summary

Bromsgrove District Council is hiring an experienced HGV Technician to join the Bromsgrove Depot. The role involves maintaining and repairing a mixed fleet, preparing vehicles for MOT, and working shift patterns from early to late to cover 6.30am–6pm.

The successful candidate will have City & Guilds Level 3 in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering, VOSA/HGV inspection qualifications, and an LGV2 licence, with the ability to work across two depots as needed.

Qualifications

• Qualified to VOSA standards for HGV inspections and tests.
• MOT Nominated Tester class 4,5,7 to support full-time MOT retail and Taxi Nominated Tester.
• Experience with maintenance/repair of a diverse fleet including large HGVs and vans.

Responsibilities

• Repair Specialist Vehicles: diagnose chassis and equipment faults and perform body/chassis repairs.
• Ensure repairs meet VOSA standards and MOT readiness.
• Input data into DE systems and complete paperwork accurately.
• On-the-go work: operate at either depot and support off-site breakdowns.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety practices.

Skills

City & Guilds Level 3 - HMV Eng

VOSA HGV inspection tests

MOT Nominated Tester class 4/5/7

Diverse fleet maintenance

MIG welding (coded preferred)

Hydraulic & pneumatic diagnosis

LGV Class 2 Licence

Self-motivated & deadline-driven

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in HMV Eng

Job description

Bromsgrove District Council is hiring an experienced HGV Technician to join the Bromsgrove Depot. The role involves maintaining and repairing a mixed fleet, preparing vehicles for MOT, and working shift patterns from early to late to cover 6.30am–6pm.

The successful candidate will have City & Guilds Level 3 in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering, VOSA/HGV inspection qualifications, and an LGV2 licence, with the ability to work across two depots as needed.