Mechanic

Orange Recruitment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled technician to repair and maintain HGVs in Solihull. The ideal candidate will possess an NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics or have 4 years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from £44,600 to £64,000, including overtime pay and numerous employee benefits such as 20 days of annual leave and access to a pension scheme. Exclusive use of a company van is also included.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Employee discounts

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience or NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics.
• Good awareness of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain a fleet of HGVs and trailers.
• Conduct fault finding and PPM on HGV/LGV units.
• Perform hydraulic and electrical works on trailers.

Skills

HGV Motor Mechanics

Safe working practices

Fault finding

Welding and fabricating

Education

NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics

Tools

Hydraulic equipment

Electrical tools

Job description

Overview

Ready to find the right role for you?

Location: Solihull, B92 0LP

This facility is one of the largest livestock bedding suppliers in the country with over 40 years of experience in producing and supplying a range of high-quality animal bedding.

Remuneration and Hours

Salary: £44,600 basic

Plus regular overtime and including the alternative Saturdays = up to £64,000

Occasional Sundays and bank holidays when needed – will be paid at £27.84ph

Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7.30am – 5.00pm. Alternative Saturdays 7am – 12pm

Exclusive use of Company van

What we can offer you

• 20 days of annual leave increasing by one day per year after 2 years service to a maximum of 25 days
• Access to our people’s pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you will do

You will be working alongside other technicians to repair and maintain a fleet of HGVs and trailers, working out of the vehicle maintenance workshop.

Note: Our new workshop facility will be constructed in 2026, featuring a professional service pit to significantly improve our maintenance capabilities and service quality.

Duties

• Currently our trailer inspections and repairs are conducted at ground level – this will be changed with our new upcoming workshop pit.
• Carry out PPM and/or fault finding on HGV/LGV units and trailers
• Moffat inspections and repairs
• Hydraulic works on multiple types of units / trailers
• Electrical works on multiple types of units / trailers
• Work on bespoke “blower” trailers (including blowing equipment)
• Fault-finding and brake testing/braking systems
• Pre LOLER inspections to fleet, where applicable
• Some aspects of welding and fabricating
• Attend off-site breakdowns

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• Either an NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics or 4 years experience as a minimum
• Good awareness of safe working practices / Health & Safety

Desirable:

• IRTEK qualification
• HGV licence
• Autoelectric qualification
• Hydraulic qualification or experience

Remuneration (additional details)

• £18.56 per hour for first 45 hours worked
• £23.20 per hour for hours worked over 45 hours
• £27.84 per hour Sundays and BH working (if required)
• Range of Veolia employee benefits
• Exclusive use of Company van