Lead Workshop Technician – HGV, DVSA Diagnostics

Kemp Recruitment Limited; Wellington; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle maintenance company in Wellington is seeking an experienced Workshop Chargehand / Technician to manage vehicle maintenance and repairs. You will ensure compliance with DVSA standards, diagnose faults, and liaise with customers. The ideal candidate possesses an HGV Technician qualification, and experience with municipal vehicle maintenance. Competitive salary ranging from £48,000 to £50,000 with Monday to Friday shifts offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with municipal vehicle maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Good IT literacy and high awareness of health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, and repair vehicles in line with VOSA and company standards.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Diagnosing faults

Managing workshop operations

Communication skills

Problem-solving

IT literacy

Education

Apprentice-served HGV Technician qualification

HGV Class 2 licence

Job description

A leading vehicle maintenance company in Wellington is seeking an experienced Workshop Chargehand / Technician to manage vehicle maintenance and repairs. You will ensure compliance with DVSA standards, diagnose faults, and liaise with customers. The ideal candidate possesses an HGV Technician qualification, and experience with municipal vehicle maintenance. Competitive salary ranging from £48,000 to £50,000 with Monday to Friday shifts offered.