In-House HGV Technician – Growth, Training & Flexible Shifts

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd; Edgware; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and progression

Job summary

Altera Recruitment Group is supporting an established infrastructure contractor in North West London in the appointment of an HGV Technician. The role will service and maintain the company’s own fleet on site, with a 50-hour week and 10-hour days, including a paid 1-hour break.

Salary is £20–£21 per hour (£52,000–£54,600 per year), with optional overtime taking earnings to £57,000 and above. The ideal candidate has workshop experience and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Qualified HGV Technician or PSV ready to move across.
• Proven HGV repair and maintenance experience in a workshop.
• Confident with diagnostics, hydraulics and vehicle electrics.
• MOT preparation and PMI experience.
• Your own tools; specialist tools are supplied.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A Level 3 qualification, IRTEC or a C or C+E licence would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PMIs, servicing and planned maintenance on the HGV fleet.
• Prepare and present vehicles for MOT.
• Diagnose and repair defects reported by drivers.
• Prepare new vehicles for service and take old ones off the fleet.
• Keep statutory maintenance records accurate and up to date.
• Repair other company equipment for variety.
• Occasional breakdown support to keep the fleet on the road.

Skills

HGV Technician

HGV Mechanic

PSV technician

Education

Level 3 qualification

IRTEC

C or C+E licence

Tools

Own tools

Specialist tools supplied

Job description

Altera Recruitment Group is supporting an established infrastructure contractor in North West London in the appointment of an HGV Technician. The role will service and maintain the company’s own fleet on site, with a 50-hour week and 10-hour days, including a paid 1-hour break.

Salary is £20–£21 per hour (£52,000–£54,600 per year), with optional overtime taking earnings to £57,000 and above. The ideal candidate has workshop experience and a full UK driving licence.