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HGV Technician
About the Company
For more than 50 years, L&R Roadlines has helped shape the UK's road network. Founded in Liverpool in 1972, we've grown into one of the country's leading road surface contractors, delivering expert road marking, high-friction surfacing, road stud installation, pothole repair, and specialist surfacing services nationwide. Our reputation is built on quality, innovation, and, above all, the expertise and dedication of our people.
About the Role
Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing our specialist fleet of road marking vehicles and associated equipment. Your work will play a vital role in keeping our fleet safe, compliant, and operating at peak performance, ensuring projects across the UK stay on track.
This is primarily a workshop-based role, with occasional travel to our satellite depots in Liverpool and Sandbach, as well as breakdown and repair call-outs when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Service, maintain, and repair HGVs, trailers, and specialist road marking equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults.
- Carry out routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and safety checks.
- Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and ensure full DVSA compliance.
- Attend occasional roadside breakdowns and emergency repair call-outs.
- Travel to satellite depots to support fleet maintenance when required.
- Complete workshop documentation, inspection reports, and defect records accurately.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, housekeeping, and workmanship.
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Skills & Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience maintaining and repairing HGVs, commercial vehicles, or specialist fleet vehicles.
- Relevant mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent) or demonstrable industry experience.
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
- Experience carrying out servicing, inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs to a high standard.
- Good understanding of DVSA standards, MOT preparation, and vehicle compliance requirements.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Ability to work independently, manage workloads effectively, and maintain accurate maintenance records.
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Desirable
- HGV Class 1 or Class 2 licence.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- Experience with LOLER, HIAB, or hydraulic systems.
- IRTEC accreditation or other relevant commercial vehicle qualifications.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
- Company pool vehicle for business travel
- 21 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Your birthday off every year
- Long service awards and recognition
- Company events and team activities
- Salary sacrifice scheme
- Perkbox employee benefits platform
- Employee health insurance
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A supportive, friendly, and close-knit working environment
Join Our Team
If you're an experienced HGV Mechanic looking for a long-term career with a well-established business that invests in its people, equipment, and future, we'd love to hear from you. Join L&R Roadlines and play your part in keeping the UK's road network moving.
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