HGV Technician

Key accountabilities:

• Vehicle Maintenance: Carry out routine maintenance tasks, inspections, and repairs on heavy goods vehicles.


• Attending Breakdowns where necessary.


• Prep and present vehicles for annual test


• Manage your own workload ensuring maximum vehicle uptime.


• Diagnostic Procedures: Diagnose, identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues on vehicle and body systems.


• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of repairs, services, and parts used in the maintenance database.


• Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines during all maintenance procedures.

Areas of responsibility

• Perform routine maintenance


• Electrical and engine troubleshooting and diagnostics


• Engine and transmission repairs


• Perform incidental welding operations and other mechanical repair work as required


• Perform inspections and test mechanical units


• Diagnose faults and malfunctions * Adjust, repair and/or replace parts and components of transport systems


• Provide training and advice to apprentices and co-workers as required


• Ability to use power and hand tools related to motor vehicle service and repair


• Be able to work shift work and extra hours as required to keep up with business demands

Experience and Skills:

• Qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic (HGV Mechanic)


• Minimum 3 years post apprenticeship experience in HGV maintenance and repair


• High degree of product and technical knowledge


• Strong diagnostics capabilities with good computer skills


• Must be organized & self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills


• Motivated team player with a strong sense of commitment to the team


• Ability to understand and carry out instructions via written, verbal, or diagram form


• Knowledge of waste collection vehicles preferred