At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair a variety of HGVs and plant machinery in a hands-on role.
- Company: Join a busy engineering team in Hereford with a focus on maintenance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, varied fleet, and long-term career opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with plenty of variety.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by keeping essential machinery running smoothly.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical maintenance and strong diagnostic skills required.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 £ per year.
Location: Hereford
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Shift: Days
We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV / Plant Fitter to join a busy engineering and maintenance team in Hereford. This is a varied, hands-on position suited to someone with strong mechanical experience across HGVs, heavy plant, agricultural machinery and mobile equipment.
The Role
You will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, inspection and repair of a wide range of vehicles and plant equipment, helping to keep the fleet operating safely and efficiently. The role will involve working with machinery including:
- Telehandlers
- Forklifts
- Excavators
- Dumpers
- Diggers
- Tractors
- HGVs
- Other heavy plant and agricultural machinery
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on HGVs and plant
- Diagnose and repair mechanical faults
- Complete servicing and preventative maintenance
- Fault-find and repair hydraulic and mechanical systems
- Attend to breakdowns and carry out repairs
- Complete routine inspections and maintenance checks
- Maintain accurate service and repair records
- Ensure all machinery is maintained to a high standard
- Follow all relevant health & safety procedures
About You
The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Plant Fitter, HGV Technician, Agricultural Engineer, Heavy Vehicle Technician or similar. You will ideally have:
- Strong mechanical maintenance and repair experience
- Experience working on heavy plant, HGVs or agricultural machinery
- Good knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical systems
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- A practical, hands-on approach
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Relevant qualifications are desirable but strong practical experience will also be considered.
What's on Offer?
- £35,000 - £40,000 salary
- Days-based working (Some weekend work required)
- Varied fleet of HGVs and heavy plant
- Hands-on role with plenty of variety
- Long-term opportunity within an established business
If you're an experienced HGV / Plant Fitter looking for a days-based position in the Hereford area, we'd be keen to hear from you.
HGV / Plant Fitter in Hereford employer: CV Technical
Join a dynamic and well-established specialist equipment business in Rugby, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values hands-on expertise and encourages professional growth. With competitive pay and a Monday to Friday schedule, this role offers the perfect balance of technical involvement and leadership opportunities, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
