Vehicle Technician

CV Technical; Leyland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard pension

22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Overtime paid after 40 hours

Job summary

CV Technical is seeking a practical Vehicle Technician / Plant Engineer to join its growing engineering team in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on servicing and maintaining heavy vehicles, with emphasis on bin wagons and refuse collection fleets.

You will diagnose faults, perform repairs and ensure work meets safety standards. Ideal candidates are hands‑on engineers with strong mechanical skills, experience on heavy vehicles and willingness to work 41.5 hours per week with paid overtime

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, HGV Technician, Plant Engineer or similar.
• Experience working on heavy vehicles, plant or refuse collection vehicles would be advantageous.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and repair skills.
• Experience with chassis work, brakes, servicing and general vehicle maintenance.
• Electrical/sensor diagnostic experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on bin wagons/refuse collection vehicles.
• Undertake chassis repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carry out brake inspections, repairs and replacements.
• Complete routine filter and oil changes.
• Diagnose and replace vehicle sensors.
• Inspect, maintain and replace springs and associated components.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and safety inspections.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health and safety requirements.
• Support the wider engineering operation as required.

Skills

Heavy vehicle experience

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical diagnostics

Brake servicing

Chassis work

Diagnostics

Education

Relevant technical qualifications desirable

Job description

Vehicle Technician / Plant Engineer

Job OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician / Plant Engineer to join our growing engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on bin wagons/refuse collection vehicles.
• Undertake chassis repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carry out brake inspections, repairs and replacements.
• Complete routine filter and oil changes.
• Diagnose and replace vehicle sensors.
• Inspect, maintain and replace springs and associated components.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and safety inspections.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health and safety requirements.
• Support the wider engineering operation as required.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, HGV Technician, Plant Engineer or similar.
• Experience working on heavy vehicles, plant or refuse collection vehicles would be advantageous.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and repair skills.
• Experience with chassis work, brakes, servicing and general vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs effectively.
• Electrical/sensor diagnostic experience would be beneficial.
• Time-served candidates are welcome to apply.
• Relevant technical qualifications are desirable but not essential for the right candidate, provided they have suitable practical experience.

Training & Development

The business is committed to supporting employees with training and development opportunities.As the business continues to grow rapidly, there will be opportunities to develop your skills and potentially move into different areas of the business.

Team Structure

The successful candidate will report to Robert.The engineering team currently consists of approximately 4-5 engineers.The department is expected to grow alongside the wider business.

Reason for Vacancy

Business growth.The company is experiencing rapid growth, creating the need to strengthen and expand the engineering team.

Hours & Shift Pattern

• 41.5 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• Day shifts
• Paid overtime after 40 hours at 1.5x basic rate

Salary & Package

• Salary: up to £49,635 per annum
• Overtime paid at 1.5x after 40 hours
• Standard pension
• 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Additional training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for progression within a rapidly growing business

Progression

This role offers genuine opportunities for progression as the business continues to expand.Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop their technical skills and potentially move into different areas of the business as new opportunities arise.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a practical, hands-on engineer with strong mechanical experience and a background working on heavy vehicles, plant or similar equipment.We are particularly interested in candidates who are time-served and experienced, even where they do not hold formal qualifications, provided they can demonstrate the required technical ability and experience