HGV Mechanic

HGV & Trailer Technician

Widnes

£38,000 - £39,000 + On call bonus and overtime  

Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm   

A leading operator within the transport and logistics sector is seeking an experienced and motivated HGV & Trailer Technician to join its workshop team in Widnes. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician looking to develop their expertise within a fast-paced environment, maintaining a modern fleet of Walking Floor trailers and HGV vehicles to the highest safety and compliance standards.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring fleet reliability, safety, and compliance through planned maintenance, repairs, inspections, and breakdown support.

Working Hours

• Monday: 07:00 – 16:30
• Tuesday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:30
• Alternate Saturdays: 07:00 – 12:30 (paid at time and a half)

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary of £39,054 per annum
• Alternate Saturday working paid at time and a half
• £100 on-call allowance
• Call-out attendance paid at time and a half
• 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days with service
• Health cash plan and virtual GP access
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Employee referral scheme
• High street retail discounts
• Employee forum and driver representative programme
• Ongoing training and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests

The Candidate;

Essential:

• Previous experience within HGV or trailer mechanic role
• Strong understanding of workshop maintenance systems and procedures.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Competent using Microsoft Word, Excel, and tablet-based systems.

Desirable

• IRTEC qualification
• Previous experience maintaining Walking Floor trailers and HGV vehicles.
• Holder of a valid C1+E driving licence.

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Carry out vehicle and trailer safety inspections, servicing, defect diagnosis, repairs, and MOT preparation.
• Provide breakdown support and fault rectification when required.
• Maintain vehicle ancillaries and specialist body applications.
• Assist with mobile and fixed plant maintenance as required.
• Accurately record maintenance activities and ensure compliance documentation is completed.
• Update fleet management systems with defect rectification and repair information.
• Liaise effectively with operational teams regarding vehicle downtime and repair progress.
• Support asset onboarding, decommissioning, refurbishment, and improvement projects.
• Ensure fleet compliance with DVSA regulations and Operator's Licence requirements.
• Prepare trailers for MOT testing and carry out refurbishment works, including floor replacements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment in line with Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and Health & Safety procedures.

If you are a skilled HGV Mechanic looking to contribute to a dynamic and growing company, we invite you to apply for this position. Join our team and play a vital role in maintaining the reliability and safety of our HGV fleet while delivering exceptional service to our clients.

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