HGV Technician in Littlebury
Posted by Kemp Recruitment Ltd
£22.36 an hour
Littlebury · Permanent
Location: Littlebury
Hours: Monday to Friday 6:30am to 3pm – 37 hours per week
Salary: Up to £22.36 per hour
Overtime available at an enhanced rate
We are looking for an experienced HGV Fitter / Fleet Technician to join a busy workshop team. Working as part of a small, supportive team, you will play an important role in ensuring all vehicles remain safe, roadworthy and operational. This is a varied hands-on position, offering the opportunity to work across a wide range of commercial vehicles and equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on HGVs, LGVs, refuse vehicles, plant and machinery.
- Undertake welding and fabrication work where required.
- Attend vehicle breakdowns and arrange off-site and out-of-hours recovery when necessary.
- Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and carry out any required remedial repairs.
- Ensure all maintenance and repair work is completed in line with current legislation, health and safety requirements and manufacturer guidelines.
- Source and order parts and stock required for vehicle maintenance and repairs.
- Maintain accurate service records, maintenance documentation and statutory vehicle records.
- Assist with the day-to-day coordination of workshop activities, ensuring maintenance schedules and priorities are met.
- Monitor workshop equipment and machinery to ensure safe and effective operation.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the fleet remains fully operational.
- Previous experience working within an automotive, HGV or commercial vehicle workshop.
- Good knowledge of LGV servicing, maintenance and repair.
- Experience working on heavy vehicles, plant and machinery.
- Competent using workshop tools and equipment, with an understanding of relevant health and safety procedures.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
- A proactive approach to fault-finding and problem-solving.
- Willingness to undertake breakdown recovery work and work on refuse vehicles.
- Recognised engineering or motor vehicle qualification, such as City & Guilds, BTEC, IMI or IRTEC, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Valid Category C (HGV Class 2) driving licence.
- Valid Driver CPC / Driver Qualification Card.
- Commitment to ongoing training and keeping up to date with industry legislation and regulations.
Interested? For more details or to discuss your next career move, contact Macy at Kemp Recruitment on (phone number removed)
Reference: INDMM
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