HGV Mechanic / Technician

Location: Solihull

£44,600 pa + company van

Up to £64,000 pa with regular overtime and alternative Saturdays

Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5.00pm. Alternative Saturdays 7am - 12pm. Occasional Sundays and bank holidays when needed - will be paid at £27.84ph

We are looking for an experienced HGV Mechanic / Technician. This facility is one of the largest livestock bedding suppliers in the country with over 40 years of experience in producing and supplying a range of high-quality animal bedding. You will be working alongside other technicians to repair and maintain a fleet of HGVs and trailers, working out of the vehicle maintenance workshop. We are excited to announce that our new workshop facility will be constructed in 2026, featuring a professional service pit that will significantly improve our maintenance capabilities and service quality.

Duties:

• Currently our trailer inspections and repairs are conducted at ground level - this will be changed with our new upcoming workshop pit.
• Carry out PPM and/or fault finding on HGV/LGV units and trailers
• Moffat inspections and repairs
• Hydraulic works on multiple types of units / trailers
• Electrical works on multiple types of units / trailers
• Work on bespoke blower trailers (including blowing equipment)
• Fault-finding and brake testing/braking systems
• Pre LOLER inspections to fleet, where applicable
• Some aspects of welding and fabricating
• Attend off-site breakdowns

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• Either an NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics or 4 years experience as a minimum
• Good awareness of safe working practices / Health & Safety

Desirable:

• IRTEK qualification
• HGV licence
• Auto electrical qualification
• Hydraulic qualification or experience

What we can offer you;

• 20 days of annual leave increasing by one day per year after 2 years service to a maximum of 25 days
• Access to our people s pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential