Heavy Haulage Mechanic
Location: Redditch, UK
Sector: Heavy Vehicles / Fleet Maintenance
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: To be confirmed
Hours: 40 hours per week, plus overtime as required
Recruitment Partner: ANT Recruitment
About the Company
We are recruiting for an established UK transport and engineering business delivering general haulage, specialist transport and heavy-lift projects. You will work within an operation where reliable equipment, practical expertise and close teamwork support demanding customer assignments.
The Role
Keep heavy tractor units and specialist trailer combinations safe, serviceable and available for planned transport work.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete scheduled servicing and inspections on tractor units, trailers and associated equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs and modifications arising from equipment defect reports.
- Follow manufacturer instructions, maintenance schedules and approved working methods.
- Escalate major defects, breakdowns and incidents to the workshop manager.
- Support breakdown repairs at project sites when required.
- Maintain an orderly workshop and carry out additional tasks within your training and competence.
Skills and Experience Required
- City & Guilds Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent NVQ/SVQ Level 3 qualification.
- Experience servicing, inspecting and maintaining heavy vehicles, plant or associated equipment.
- Full, clean and valid UK driving licence.
- Practical diagnostic skills, organisation and clear communication.
Desirable Experience
- An HGV driving licence is preferred.
Candidate Profile
This would suit a heavy vehicle technician who enjoys finding the cause of faults and understands how workshop decisions affect fleet availability. You should be comfortable working independently and with colleagues, with a reliable approach to overtime and occasional site support.
Package and Working Arrangements
Contact us to discuss the pay package and working arrangements for this role.
This opportunity offers varied heavy-vehicle maintenance work, keeping tractor units and specialist trailers ready for demanding transport assignments.
How to Apply
Send your CV to hugo@antrecruitment.net or call ANT Recruitment on 0121 582 4492 for a confidential conversation. Please quote the role title and include your relevant experience, qualifications, location and availability.
Package Details
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