Lead HGV Technician
Job information
- Job reference: BH-73714
- Location: Rushden, North Northamptonshire
- Job type: Full Time, Permanent
- Job sector: HGV / Truck
- Salary: £24.50 - £36.75 per hour
- Published: September 15, 2026
Description
Job Role: Lead HGV Technician
Location: Rushden
Salary: £24.50 per hour
Shift: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Fully expensed company van & fuel card, which can additionally be used for personal use
What you’ll do in the position:
- Carry out planned inspection, service, maintenance and repair of all types of vehicles and trailers in line with current regulatory guidance.
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
- Possess a working knowledge of fault diagnostic equipment.
- MOT preparation.
- Provide mobile assistance as required
- Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises.
- Liaise with parts suppliers to attain parts.
- Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to.
- Conform to all customer site requirements & regulations.
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness.
- Maintain thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses.
What you’ll need:
- Irtec accredited.
- Technical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 qualified technician) or proven experience repairing & maintaining vehicles.
- Valid Driving License.
- Ability to work within guidelines given and to strict deadlines.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Actively seek solutions to problems.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks.
- Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.
What we can offer you:
- Competitive rates with overtime pay – overtime paid at time and a half!
- Company uniform
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistant Programme
- Company Health Benefit Scheme
- Pension
How to Apply
Interested? For more details or to discuss your next career move, contact Macy at Kemp Recruitment on 07833 490715
Reference: INDMM
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