Senior HGV Technician: Lead Diagnostics & Fleet Maintenance

Russell Taylor Group; Dursley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior HGV Technician to take a leading, hands-on role in maintaining and repairing a busy refuse fleet. You will service, repair and inspect vehicles, diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and mentor apprentices to ensure high standards of workmanship.

You will work with the Workshop Manager to prioritise repairs, ensure MOT readiness, keep accurate records, and provide breakdown support as

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair required.
• Strong experience maintaining and repairing HGVs, ideally in refuse/waste/municipal sector.
• Confident diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with refuse bodies, compaction equipment and bin lifts is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of vehicle inspection, MOT prep and roadworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, preventive 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 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 & repair

Diagnostics (M E H P)

Refuse equipment experience

Driving licence (UK)

IRTEC accreditation (advantage)

MOT preparation

Education

Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Russell Taylor Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior HGV Technician to take a leading, hands-on role in maintaining and repairing a busy refuse fleet. You will service, repair and inspect vehicles, diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and mentor apprentices to ensure high standards of workmanship.

You will work with the Workshop Manager to prioritise repairs, ensure MOT readiness, keep accurate records, and provide breakdown support as