Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Wellington Somerset
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled HGV mechanic with workshop management experience to lead the maintenance, compliance, and operational readiness of a diverse commercial fleet.
The successful candidate will combine hands-on mechanical expertise with workshop leadership, ensuring vehicles and specialist equipment remain safe, compliant, and available for operational requirements.
What You'll Be Doing
✅ Leading the maintenance and repair of a mixed fleet of HGVs, vans, 4x4s, and specialist vehicles
✅ Planning and managing servicing schedules, inspections, MOT preparation, and defect rectification
✅ Carrying out six-weekly inspections, preventative maintenance, and reactive repairs
✅ Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and vehicle defects efficiently
✅ Maintaining accurate service, repair, and compliance records
✅ Managing workshop housekeeping, tooling, stock control, and health & safety standards
✅ Working closely with operational and transport teams to prioritise repairs and maximise fleet availability
✅ Monitoring vehicle downtime and communicating repair updates effectively
✅ Supporting LOLER, PAT, and compliance inspections as required
✅ Driving continuous improvement and promoting a positive, solution-focused workshop culture
What We're Looking For
✔️ Proven experience managing and maintaining commercial vehicle fleets
✔️ NVQ Level 2 or 3 in HGV Maintenance, or equivalent industry experience
✔️ Strong diagnostic and mechanical skills across HGVs and light commercial vehicles
✔️ Experience with grab, tipper, tanker, jetting, or vacuum vehicles would be advantageous
✔️ Excellent understanding of vehicle compliance and record-keeping requirements
✔️ Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment
✔️ Ability to build strong working relationships across operations, transport, and management teams
✔️ Full UK Driving Licence
✔️ HGV Class C Licence (Essential)
Varied role combining hands-on fitting with leadership responsibilities