Details:
- Salary: £19 - 21 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Chorley Lancashire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
HGV Technician / Mechanic
Permanent Position | £19–£21 per hour | Overtime at Enhanced rate
Monday–Thursday: 7:00am – 5:30pm
Friday: 8:00am – 12:30pm
Our client, a well-established organisation within the refuse and heavy vehicle industry, is continuing to grow and is seeking skilled HGV Technicians/Mechanics to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term, stable position with strong development prospects.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct Pre-MOT inspections and repair any defects.
* Perform vehicle inspections, servicing, maintenance, and repairs to DVSA standards.
* Diagnose faults accurately and report findings to the Workshop Lead/Supervisor.
* Carry out preventative maintenance to reduce vehicle downtime.
* Rectify hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical issues.
* Independently manage routine servicing and attend site breakdowns when required.
* Work with the parts department to ensure correct components are sourced.
* Complete all paperwork accurately, including inspection sheets and timesheets.
* Maintain cleanliness and presentation standards of vehicles and workshop areas.
* Prioritise tasks effectively and meet strict deadlines.
* Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and safe working practices.
Requirements
* NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience working in an HGV workshop.
* Full car driving licence (minimum).
* HGV licence – desirable.
* IRTEC or HGV inspection qualification – desirable.
Benefits
* 26 days holiday + bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Access to employee wellbeing and discount programmes
* Training and career development opportunities
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Free/on-site parking
* Company events
If you are interested, please apply today