Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Night Shift HGV Technician
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Job Title: Night Shift HGV Technician
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Pay Rate: £24.00 per hour
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (Nights)
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
Contek Recruitment Solutions are proud to be working on behalf of our client, a leading national automotive logistics operator, to recruit a skilled Night Shift HGV Technician to join their dedicated workshop facility in Doncaster.
In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the commercial fleet remains fully operational, safe, and compliant. Enjoying a standard Monday to Friday night shift with your weekends completely free, you will handle routine maintenance, diagnostic fault-finding, and MOT preparations on a varied fleet of heavy commercial vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out safety inspections, servicing, and scheduled maintenance on heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
- Perform fault diagnosis using advanced electronic equipment and carry out mechanical/electrical repairs.
- Prepare vehicles for annual MOT inspections and MOT testing standards.
- Diagnose and repair vehicle defects efficiently to minimize fleet downtime.
- Complete all workshop paperwork and job sheets accurately to ensure compliance with DVSA guidelines.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.
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Key Requirements
- Level 3 Qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
- Proven hands-on experience working in a commercial vehicle workshop environment.
- Strong diagnostic capabilities across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- A full UK Driving Licence (Class 1 / C+E licence is highly advantageous).
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently during night shifts.
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What's on Offer?
- Competitive pay rate of £24.00 per hour.
- Standard Monday to Friday night shift pattern, keep your weekends free!
- Ample overtime opportunities to boost your earnings.
- Ongoing career development and training opportunities.
- Secure, permanent employment with a major industry leader.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your updated CV or contact the team at Contek Recruitment Solutions directly to discuss the role in detail.
(Contek Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment business/agency for permanent and contract recruitment.)
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