HGV Technician

Job Title: HGV Technician
Salary: £18.72 per hour + Overtime x 1.5
Location: Leeds
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am – 4.30pm and Friday 8am – 3.30pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out routine maintenance, servicing, repairs and modifications on HGV trailers and tankers.
• Diagnosing faults and assisting with fault-finding activities.
• Carrying out repairs in line with warranty procedures and ensuring warranty materials are correctly handled following completion.
• Road testing vehicles where required, subject to holding the relevant HGV licence.
• Reporting vehicle defects and repair requirements to the Workshop Controller.
• Fitting pumps and meters to tanker equipment.
• Carrying out repairs to barrels and tanker bodywork.
• Completing accident damage repairs.
• Fabricating components where required.
• Carrying out tank pressure testing and inspections.
• Working regularly with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintaining accurate records and following company and manufacturer procedures.

What We’re Looking For:

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3 or IMI equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• A full UK manual driving licence.
• HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence is preferred but not essential.
• A strong focus on quality workmanship and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving vehicle faults.

Benefits: 

• Performance-based support and development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension
• Opportunity to develop your technical skills within a specialist commercial vehicle environment

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced HGV Technician looking for a new opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information or to discuss your next career move, contact Macy at Kemp Recruitment on 07833 490715.

Reference: INDCG