HGV Technician

HGV Technician

Location: Rotherham
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £18.35

Make a Real Impact Keeping Vehicles Safe and Roadworthy

Are you a skilled HGV technician with a passion for precision, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality vehicle maintenance? Join our team and play a key role in ensuring the fleet and external customers’ vehicles are safe, reliable, and roadworthy.
As a HGV Technician, you’ll work on a diverse range of vehicles, from HGVs to light vehicles and road-going plant. This is a hands-on role that combines technical expertise, problem-solving, and teamwork to deliver a first-class service.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out maintenance, inspection, repair, and testing of HGVs, light vehicles, and road-going plant.
• Preparing vehicles for annual MOT inspections and performing periodic safety inspections to DVSA standards.
• Diagnosing faults in hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, including welding, fabrication, and body repairs.
• Attending broken down or accident-damaged vehicles and performing temporary or permanent repairs as required.
• Providing technical advice to internal teams and external customers.
• Leading or supporting research, improvement projects, and service enhancements, including monitoring performance and budgets.
• Managing day-to-day administration, record keeping, and documentation related to the workshop and projects.
• Overseeing contracts, certifications, and project expenditures, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Supervising and supporting a small team, planning workloads, and delivering training and guidance where needed.
• Preparing reports, action plans, and management information to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Promoting excellent working relationships with colleagues, clients, external agencies, and private contractors.

What We’re Looking For

• City & Guilds or IMI Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Motor Vehicle Engineering, or equivalent.
• Full UK driving license
• Proven experience in fault diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance of HGVs and associated systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organisational and communication skills.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations and ability to work safely in a workshop environment.
• Flexibility to work out of hours on occasion, including emergency response times.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dedicated, skilled team making a real difference in vehicle safety and reliability.
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of vehicles and technical challenges, keeping your skills sharp.
• Opportunities for professional development, upskilling, and career progression.
• Enjoy competitive local government terms and benefits, including pension, holiday entitlement, and a supportive working environment.

How to Apply

If you are a qualified HGV Technician ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you.

Send your CV to harry.billingsley@servicecare.org.uk Or call Harry on 01772 208966 for more information.