Vehicle Technician (Specialist Plant/ HGV)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Vehicle Technician specializing in HGVs and Plant equipment in Airdrie. The role offers a competitive salary of £38,500, opportunities for overtime, and benefits such as training and development. Responsibilities include service and maintenance of vehicles, fault diagnosis, and documentation of work. Applicants should have experience and relevant qualifications. Flexible working hours are required.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Workshop Technician, Plant Fitter, or similar role.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential, HGV Class 2 Licence desirable.
• Confident in diagnosing and repairing faults, ideally with electrical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, maintenance, and repair work on HGV, LGV, and Plant equipment.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, including oil changes, lubrication, and filter replacements.
• Document repair and maintenance work accurately using the company’s digital system.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Fault diagnosis

Flexibility

Education

Relevant qualifications in HGV/LGV/Plant/ Mechanics

Job description

Role

Vehicle Technician (Specialist Plant/ HGV)

Salary and Benefits

£37,000 - £38,500 + overtime + OTE £45k+ + 25 days holiday + bank holidays + pension + training + progression + benefits

Location

Airdrie, North Lanarkshire

Overview

Are you an experienced Workshop Technician looking for a varied and hands-on role working with HGVs, LGVs, and Plant equipment? Do you want to join the UK\'s leading highways safety business, where you\'ll benefit from ongoing training, career development, and a competitive package?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading organisation, working in a supportive team environment with the chance to develop your skills further on specialist plant and vehicle equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, maintenance, and repair work on HGV, LGV, and Plant equipment.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, including oil changes, lubrication, and filter replacements.
• Use diagnostic tools to fault-find and ensure the reliability of plant and vehicle systems.
• Document repair and maintenance work accurately using the company\'s digital system.

Person Specification

• Previous experience as a Workshop Technician, Plant Fitter, or similar role.
• Good technical knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Confident in diagnosing and repairing faults, ideally with electrical knowledge.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential, HGV Class 2 Licence desirable.
• Relevant qualifications in HGV/LGV/Plant/ Mechanics.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends when required.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary £38,500 with overtime available, stand-by on-call payments, OTE £45k+.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme and death in service cover.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Free on-site parking.

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ed Douglass at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.