HGV Mechanic
Utilise Recruitment
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Salary: £42,004 per annum (inclusive of £3,425 shift allowance)
Hours: 45 hours per week (Split shifts between 06:00 and 18:00)
Position: Full-Time, Permanent
- Competitive Earnings: Enjoy a guaranteed salary package with an included shift allowance.
- Work-Life Balance: Predictable day shifts between 06:00 and 18:00 with no late night call-outs.
- High-Profile Fleet: Take pride in keeping a vital, front-line commercial fleet running safely and efficiently.
- Modern Workshop Environment: Fully equipped facility with ongoing opportunities for technical development and mentorship.
Are you an experienced (Heavy Goods Vehicle) HGV Technician looking for stability, excellent pay, and a modern workshop setting? We are seeking a skilled technician to join our established commercial vehicle maintenance team in Weston-super-Mare.
In the HGV Technician role, you will play a central part in keeping essential, high-profile commercial vehicles operating safely and reliably across the region. From routine MOT preparations to complex system diagnostics, you will enjoy a varied day-to-day workload within a safety-conscious and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintenance & Repair: Carry out preventative maintenance, routine servicing, and repairs on commercial vehicles, plant, and equipment to DVSA and manufacturer standards.
- MOT Preparation: Perform detailed inspections and complete all necessary prep work to ensure vehicles meet regulatory standards.
- Advanced Diagnostics: Use modern diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and repair complex auto-electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Field Support: Respond to vehicle breakdowns, diagnose issues, and coordinate recovery or off-site repairs when required.
- Team Leadership: Maintain accurate documentation, ensure workshop safety, and mentor apprentices within the team.
HGV Technician Requirements
- Qualified Specialist: Apprenticeship trained with a City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in HGV Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent).
- Proven Track Record: Solid experience in commercial vehicle servicing, fault diagnosis, and repair—experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and waste management bodywork systems is a strong advantage.
- License: A valid LGV Class C / HGV Class 2 licence is desirable, but not essential.
- Safety First: Ability to work independently, safely, and competently in a physically active environment.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your career with a leading commercial fleet operator?
Submit your CV today to apply for the HGV Technician opportunity and I will be in touch! Keep an eye out for my calls and SMS about submitting your application.
Dom @Utilise Recruitment .co .uk
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