HGV Technician 

Overview

We are currently looking for skilled HGV Technicians to join our Depot in Thurrock. Applicants must be skilled and experienced at; MOT preparation, repairing, diagnosing, servicing and maintaining heavy good vehicles to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all aspects of heavy vehicle maintenance and repair to a high standard
• MOT preparation, repairing, diagnosing, servicing, and maintaining heavy goods vehicles
• Work in a high-paced environment
• Write up job cards concisely
• Adhere to high regard for producing quality workmanship

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Qualified at NVQ level 2 or 3 or equivalent (heavy vehicles)
• Experienced and able to undertake all aspects of heavy vehicle maintenance and repair to a high standard
• Own tool kit
• Current car driving licence (HGV & PSV desirable but not essential)

Desirable Requirements

• IRTEC qualification but not essential

Day-to-day

• Alternating early and late shift
• 42 ½ hours per week
• Week 1: Monday – Friday: 6.00 am – 3.00 pm
• Week 2: Monday – Friday: 2.00 pm – 11.00 pm
• Alternate Saturdays paid at time and a half 7 am – 2 pm (when workload permits)

Benefits

• Modern working environment with up to date facilities and technology
• NGT MOT test station
• Development opportunities with regular product training and tool box talks
• Access to up to date training modules
• Working alongside a skilled team of Technicians
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• 31 days holiday includes bank holidays, rising to 33 with service
• Company contributory pension plan
• Free death in service insurance

To apply for this vacancy, please email your CV to Jordan@ltekrecruitment.com

HGV Mechanic/Engineer

Salary: £43,500.00-£54,000.00 per year (OTE 65k+) with a company vehicle.

What you'll be doing day to day:

• Carrying out diagnostic repairs.
• Performing regular 12-weekly inspections, servicing, and repair works on the fleet of HGV trucks.
• MOT preparations.
• Complying with time recording procedures and ensuring accurate completion of job cards.
• Collaborating with the team to carry out repairs on specialist equipment mounted on the vehicles.
• Organizing vehicle defects and arranging necessary parts for repairs.
• Operating in a tidy and safe manner.

What you’ll need to join the team:

• Qualification in heavy vehicle mechanics.
• Experience in the repair and maintenance of HGV vehicles within the commercial vehicle industry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence. HGV licence would be an advantage.

Benefits:

• Company pension.
• Company vehicle provided.
• PPE supplied.
• Excellent rates of pay.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday (Weekends available if wanted).
• Overtime (double pay).
• Rare on-call requirements for breakdown assistance (around once a month if needed).

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required).
• IRTEC (or ability to sign off vehicle inspections).

Job Type:

• Full-time.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Must reliably commute or plan to relocate to Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6DR before starting work (required).

Experience:

• HGV Mechanical: 5 years (required).
• Driving Licence (required).
• IRTEC (preferred).