About the Role
HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic
Location: Haywards Heath
Salary: Up to £21.15ph
Hours: 40 hours per week | Early shift – 6:00am to 2:30pm (some flexibility on start times)
Overtime: 1–2 hours available per day paid at x1.5
We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Technician to join a well-established workshop in Haywards Heath. This is a great opportunity to work within a modern, well-maintained facility as part of a small and supportive team.
The workshop is a newer build (approximately 5 years old) and offers a bright, warm and well-organised working environment.
You will be working on fleet vehicles which includes RCVs, sweepers, cage vehicles and gritters.
The Role
Carry out routine maintenance, servicing and repairs on municipal HGV vehicles.
Diagnose faults and complete mechanical and electrical repairs.
Complete vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance.
Ensure work is completed in line with DVSA standards and company procedures.
Maintain accurate service and maintenance records.
You will be working alongside one Supervisor and two other Technicians within the workshop team.
The workshop is modern, clean and well-equipped.
Currently the site operates with a decelerometer machine, with a business case submitted for the installation of a brake tester.
Salary & Benefits
Up to £21.15ph
Great work life balance
No contractual weekends
40 hour working week
Overtime available daily (typically 1–2 hours) paid at x1.5
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Employer matched pension contribution
Ongoing training and development courses available
Requirements
Previous experience working as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or HGV Fitter
Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills
Experience working on HGVs or municipal fleet vehicles is beneficial
NVQ / Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance preferred
Tech Stack
HGV mechanicsvehicle servicingfault diagnosisDVSA standardsvehicle inspection