HGV Fleet Technician/Mechanic

Dartford Source: WhatJobs

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HGV Experience Essential | Commercial Fleet Maintenance

We are recruiting an experienced HGV Fleet Technician / Mechanic to join a growing transport operation responsible for maintaining a large fleet of commercial vehicles.

This role will involve servicing, maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet ranging from 3.5-tonne light commercial vehicles through to 26-tonne HGVs. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring vehicles remain safe, compliant and operational, helping to minimise downtime and maximise fleet reliability.

If you're an experienced mechanic with a strong background working on HGVs and commercial vehicles, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Service, maintain and repair commercial vehicles and HGVs
Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and technical faults
Carry out planned maintenance and vehicle inspections
Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and compliance checks
Ensure vehicles remain roadworthy and compliant with relevant regulations
Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records
Liaise with external specialist contractors where required
Support continuous improvements to fleet performance and reliability

Essential Requirements

The key requirement for this position:

Proven experience maintaining and repairing HGVs and commercial vehicles (3.5 tonne to 26 tonne)

You will also have:

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities
The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively
A proactive approach to safety, quality and compliance
A full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Experience

The following are advantageous but not essential:

NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent vehicle maintenance qualification
Experience carrying out Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMIs)
Knowledge of DVSA maintenance standards and compliance requirements
Experience working on refrigerated vehicles
HGV Class 1 or Class 2 Licence
MOT Tester qualification

What's On Offer?

Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000
Monday to Friday working pattern
Flexible working hours
30 days annual leave
Additional paid time off throughout the year to support work-life balance
Employee discount schemes
Cycle to Work and EV salary sacrifice schemes
Employee wellbeing and mental health support
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Stable, long-term employment within a growing organisation
Work life balance is important and we want you to spend time with family, friends and doing things you enjoy...not just work. This is why we only expect you to work 238 shifts across the year, rather than the traditional 260. That means you get an extra 22 days off across the year plus 30 days holiday.