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GoodPeople; Leeds; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Ongoing training and development

IRTEC training and accreditation

Job summary

GoodPeople is recruiting an experienced HGV Mechanic in Leeds to maintain and repair a large commercial fleet. This hands-on workshop role involves inspections, repairs, MOT preparation and ensuring vehicles remain safe, compliant and available for operation.

The role suits someone with strong HGV workshop experience, a full UK driving licence, and own tools, who works well independently or in a team, with an 4-on, 4-off pattern and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Previous HGV workshop experience required.
• Ability to inspect, maintain and repair HGV vehicles to a high standard.
• A practical and safety-focused approach to maintenance and paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Carry out six-weekly inspections.
• Prepare vehicles for MOTs.
• Complete vehicle repairs and planned maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and paperwork.
• Report faults to Workshop Foreman or Supervisor.

Skills

HGV workshop experience

Full UK driving licence

Own tools

Attention to safety

Job description

The Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), delivered by GoodPeople, connects candidates with employers working across the UK's transition to a greener economy. The programme supports opportunities across sustainability, energy efficiency, smart technology, green construction and other areas contributing to the UK's net zero ambitions.

About the Role

A growing business within the waste and resource recovery sector is looking for experienced

HGV Mechanics to help maintain a large commercial vehicle fleet.

This is a hands-on workshop role where you will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing HGV vehicles to a high standard, helping ensure vehicles remain safe, compliant and available for operation.

The role would suit an experienced HGV Mechanic who takes pride in high-quality maintenance work and enjoys working both independently and as part of a wider workshop team.

Important to Know

Based in Leeds

Salary of £49,000 to £56,000

4 days on, 4 days off

6:00am to 6:30pm

Previous HGV workshop experience required

Full UK driving licence required

Own tools required

Category B or CE licence desirable but not essential

Optional overtime available at an enhanced rate

Ongoing training and development available

Key Responsibilities

Carry out six-weekly inspections

Prepare vehicles for MOTs

Complete vehicle repairs

Perform planned preventative maintenance

Carry out reactive maintenance

Diagnose vehicle faults

Complete effective repairs

Maintain accurate maintenance records and paperwork

Report faults, defects and issues to the Workshop Foreman or Supervisor

Maintain a clean, safe and tidy workshop

Work effectively independently and as part of the workshop team

Support high standards of safety, compliance and vehicle reliability

What We're Looking For

Previous experience working in an HGV workshop

Full UK driving licence

Own tools

Strong understanding of vehicle inspection, maintenance and repair

Ability to complete accurate paperwork and maintenance records

Practical and safety-focused approach

Ability to work independently

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Category B driving licence

Category CE licence

Experience maintaining commercial vehicle fleets

Experience within waste, transport, logistics or another fleet-based environment

What You Can Expect

Salary of £49,000 to £56,000

4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern

Optional overtime at enhanced rates

Company pension

On-site parking

Ongoing training and development

IRTEC training and accreditation

Hands-on workshop environment

Why Join?

This is an opportunity for an experienced HGV Mechanic to join a busy fleet operation with a stable 4-on, 4-off shift pattern.

You will have access to ongoing training and development while playing an important role in keeping a commercial vehicle fleet safe, compliant and operational.