At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect, maintain, and repair HGV vehicles in a hands-on workshop role.
- Company: Join Panda, a leading resource recovery business with a strong team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, optional overtime, company pension, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Stable shift pattern and opportunities for personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by keeping our fleet safe and operational.
- Qualifications: Experience in an HGV workshop and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 42000 £ per year.
About the Role
Location: Trafford Park, Manchester
Shift: Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm
Salary: £42,520.40
Join Panda as an HGV Mechanic and help keep our fleet moving. At Panda, we do more than manage waste. We keep essential operations running safely, reliably and efficiently every day. We’re currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Mechanic to join our team in Manchester. This is a hands-on workshop role where you’ll be responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing HGV vehicles to a high standard. You’ll work in a well-equipped workshop with an onsite brake tester, overhead crane, latest diagnostic equipment, main dealer tools and an onsite manned parts department, giving you the support and equipment needed to do the job safely and efficiently.
What you’ll be doing
- Carrying out 6-weekly inspections, MOT preparations and repairs
- Performing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance
- Diagnosing faults and completing effective repairs
- Accurately completing maintenance records and paperwork
- Working effectively both independently and as part of the wider workshop team
- Maintaining a clean, safe and tidy workshop
- Reporting faults, defects and issues to the Workshop Foreman or Supervisor
- Supporting high standards of safety, compliance and vehicle reliability
About you
This HGV Mechanic role would suit someone with previous experience in an HGV workshop who takes pride in safe, accurate and reliable maintenance work. We’re looking for someone with:
- Previous experience working in an HGV workshop
- A full UK driving licence
- Own tools
- A strong understanding of vehicle inspection, maintenance and repair
- Good attention to detail when completing paperwork and records
- A practical, safety-focused approach to work
- The ability to work well on your own and as part of a team
- Category B or CE licence would be desirable, but is not essential
What’s on offer
- Optional overtime at enhanced rate
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Ongoing training and development
This is a great opportunity for an experienced HGV Mechanic looking for a well-equipped workshop, a stable shift pattern and the chance to develop further with Panda.
HGV Mechanic in Manchester employer: Beauparc
Panda Waste is an excellent employer for HGV Class 2 Drivers, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety, sustainability, and teamwork. Based in Ashbourne, employees benefit from a modern fleet, ongoing training opportunities, and a commitment to career progression, all while contributing to meaningful environmental goals. With competitive pay and a focus on employee well-being, Panda Waste is dedicated to creating a rewarding workplace for its drivers.
