Civic Recruitment Limited
HGV Technician
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HGV Mechanic – 3 Month Contract
Location: Eastcroft Depot, Nottingham
Rate: £35.50 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 3 Month Contract
Hours: Full Time
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Immediate Start Available
Pay: Bi-weekly
Summary
Join our dynamic Fleet Services team as an experienced HGV Mechanic, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining a diverse range of vehicles, including HGVs, light commercial vehicles, municipal vehicles, plant, and electric/hybrid vehicles. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for a qualified mechanic with excellent diagnostic and repair skills to ensure the safe and efficient operation of essential frontline services.
Responsibilities
- Service, inspect, maintain, and repair HGVs and council fleet vehicles.
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical faults.
- Conduct scheduled servicing and safety inspections.
- Prepare, present, and accompany vehicles for MOT testing and DVSA inspections.
- Perform welding, fabrication, and bodywork repairs.
- Maintain and repair electric and hybrid vehicles.
- Respond to vehicle breakdowns and accident damage repairs.
- Keep accurate maintenance records using fleet management systems.
- Ensure all work complies with DVSA standards, Operator Licence requirements, and health & safety regulations.
- Support apprentices and promote a right-first-time approach within the workshop.
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Requirements
- Required:
- City & Guilds Level 3 in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering (or equivalent qualification covering MOT inspection standards).
- Full UK Driving Licence with Category C entitlement.
- DVSA Inspection & Testing Qualification.
- Experience in servicing and repairing HGVs and light commercial vehicles.
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and vehicle electrical systems.
- Experience in conducting vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and repairs.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Good record-keeping and communication skills.
- Desirable:
- Experience working on municipal or specialist fleet vehicles.
- Electric or Hybrid Vehicle Qualification (IMI Level 3 or equivalent).
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- Local Authority or fleet maintenance workshop experience.
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What's on Offer?
- £35.50 per hour (Umbrella)
- 3 Month Contract
- Immediate Start Available
- Monday to Friday Working
- Location: Eastcroft Depot, Nottingham
- Opportunity to work on a varied fleet including HGVs, specialist vehicles, and electric/hybrid models.
- Join a professional Fleet Services team supporting essential frontline operations.
- Ideal for candidates with experience as an HGV Mechanic, HGV Technician, Fleet Technician, Fleet Maintenance Engineer, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, LGV Technician, Municipal Vehicle Technician, or Commercial Vehicle Mechanic.
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