Lead HGV Technician: Complex Repairs & Diagnostics

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior HGV Technician to lead hands-on maintenance in a busy workshop in London. You will service and repair refuse collection vehicles, diagnose faults and support junior technicians to keep the fleet safe and compliant.

You will work with the Workshop Manager to prioritise repairs, ensure quality workmanship and maintain accurate records, while upholding health and safety standards across all activities.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Strong experience maintaining and repairing HGVs, ideally within the refuse, waste management or municipal vehicle sector.
• Confident diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with refuse bodies, compaction equipment and bin lifts is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of vehicle inspection, MOT preparation and roadworthiness requirements.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of complex jobs and mentor others.
• Full UK driving licence; Category C licence and IRTEC accreditation would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs on refuse collection vehicles, including chassis, bodies, compaction systems and bin lifts.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults using diagnostic equipment and technical information.
• Complete scheduled vehicle inspections, identify defects and prepare vehicles for MOT testing.
• Take the lead on complex repairs, providing practical guidance and technical support to technicians and apprentices.
• Work closely with the Workshop Manager to prioritise repairs, minimise downtime and maintain fleet availability.
• Check completed work to ensure repairs meet the required quality, safety and compliance standards.
• Maintain accurate inspection sheets, job cards and repair records.
• Support breakdown response and attend off-site repairs where required.
• Follow workshop health and safety procedures, including safe isolation of specialist vehicle equipment.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Diagnostics

Independent worker

Mentoring others

UK driving licence

IRTEC accreditation

Education

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair – Level 3

Job description

Russell Taylor Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior HGV Technician to lead hands-on maintenance in a busy workshop in London. You will service and repair refuse collection vehicles, diagnose faults and support junior technicians to keep the fleet safe and compliant.

You will work with the Workshop Manager to prioritise repairs, ensure quality workmanship and maintain accurate records, while upholding health and safety standards across all activities.