HGV Vehicle Mechanic / Technician

White Trading Limited; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Job summary

White Trading Limited in Lincoln is seeking a skilled Vehicle Mechanic/Technician to maintain our highway, central, and construction fleet. You will ensure vehicles are fully operational and ready to deploy, performing diagnostics, repairs and routine servicing.

The role requires HGV or commercial vehicle experience, a valid UK driving licence, and NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent. Overtime is available, with a Monday–Friday schedule and some flexibility for breakdowns.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HGV or Commercial Vehicle Mechanic.
• Valid UK Driving Licence (HGV licence is a plus).
• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect HGV and light commercial fleet for operator licence compliance.
• Diagnose issues by inspecting engines, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Repair or upgrade vehicle electrical systems as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and replace fluids, parts, and lubricants.
• Schedule future maintenance with the transport manager.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and parts usage.
• Keep workshop tools and equipment in good order.
• Inspect and service vehicles, compressors, plant, and hand tools per schedule.

Skills

HGV mechanics

Commercial vehicles

Vehicle maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Vehicle Mechanic / Technician

Location:Lincoln, LN6

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per year + Overtime

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (Includes 1-hour break. Flexibility required for occasional breakdowns).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and reliable Vehicle Mechanic / Technician to join our team in Lincoln. In this vital role, you will hold responsibility for ensuring our highway, central, and construction division vehicles are fully operational and ready to deploy at any time.

You will also maintain and repair our varied fleet of plant, equipment, and vehicles in strict compliance with operator undertakings and vehicle construction and use regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect our HGV and light commercial fleet in line with operator licence compliance requirements.
• Inspect plant engines, and mechanical and electrical components to diagnose issues accurately.
• Inspect vehicle electrical systems to repair and maintain and or upgrade.
• Conduct routine maintenance (replacing fluids, lubricants, parts etc) aiming for vehicle and plant functionality and longevity.
• Schedule future maintenance sessions with the support of the transport manager.
• Repair or replace broken or dysfunctional parts.
• Provide accurate and up to date maintenance record or work carried out.
• Maintain equipment and tools in the workshop in lie with company SSOW.
• Inspect and service vehicles, Compressors, Plant, and hand power tools in line with the company maintenance schedule.
• Keep accurate records of inspections repairs and parts used on vehicle or plant equipment.
• Order oil, lubricants and parts required using the company purchase order system. All parts ordered must have a matching purchase order.
• All parts sued must be booked to the vehicle, plant, power tools.
• All delivery notes must be passed to the transport manager.
• Check on waste oil tank levels Weekly. Advise the transport manager if the oil need to be emptied.

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 , including 1 hour break.

Overtime is available.

Flexibility is paramount in this role, including occasional work on breakdowns.

Essential

• Proven experience as an HGV or Commercial Vehicle Mechanic (experience with plant machinery is a plus).
• Valid UK Driving Licence (an HGV licence is a plus).
• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle mechanics, auto-electrics, and hydraulics.
• Up-to-date familiarity with DVSA and operator licence compliance requirements.
• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent) is highly preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach with a strong focus on safety, quality, and reliability.

The Benefits:

We want everyone in our company to succeed and be the best they can be. We want you to feel empowered and perform to the best of your ability. We ll encourage you to use your initiative, draw on your personal skills and help us continually change and adapt our business to keep up to date with latest innovation or techniques. In return, we’ll work hard to make sure you feel valued, supported, motivated and rewarded for the difference that you make.

Our policy is to promote from within our company, so that as our business grows, so do our people.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons including those with disabilities. We value diversity and celebrate difference. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and business needs alone.

We recognise the value serving personnel, both regular and reservists, veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country. As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant offer a guaranteed interview to suitably qualified service personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families.