HGV Mechanic / Technician

Driver Hire Portsmouth
Chichester
3 weeks ago
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Job Title: HGV Mechanic / Technician


Type: Full Time | Permanent | Monday - Friday | 47.5hpw


Pay Rate: £30,000 - £40,000


Location: Chichester


Start Date: Immediate


We are proud to be supporting our Chichester based client, in recruiting a skilled HGV Mechanic / Technician to join their workshop team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining essential public service vehicles.


Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out maintenance and repairs on the company's LGV and HGV fleet to the highest standards
  • Provide repair support for cars, forklift trucks, and crane machinery where required
  • Complete pre‑MOT inspections and undertake necessary repairs to ensure vehicles meet required standards
  • Perform Planned Maintenance Inspections (PMIs), routine servicing, and fault diagnostics
  • Conduct general vehicle and equipment inspections, servicing, and repairs in line with regulatory requirements
  • Prepare vehicles for MOT testing, including chassis work and associated repairs
  • Respond independently to site breakdowns, ensuring efficient and effective resolution
  • Complete all required documentation accurately and maintain up-to-date service records
  • Prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the workshop
  • Comply fully with Health & Safety policies and adopt safe working practices at all times

About You

  • Experienced HGV Mechanic or Fitter with strong chassis and MOT preparation experience
  • Previous experience working on HGVs is essential
  • Basic welding, hydraulic, and auto‑electrical skills are desirable but not essential
  • Good understanding of vehicle inspection standards and scheduled maintenance requirements
  • Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Proactive, self‑motivated, and capable of working unsupervised
  • Comfortable working to tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail
  • HGV Licence (Category C & C+E) preferred
  • Basic numeracy and literacy skills to complete job documentation accurately
  • Strong communication skills and a positive attitude

Benefits

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  • Monday to Friday working hours (07:00am - 5:00pm)
  • 30‑minute lunch break
  • Supportive, close‑knit team environment
  • Opportunity to work on a varied fleet of vehicles and equipment
  • Stable, full‑time position within a professional workshop setting


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