At a Glance
- Tasks: Service, maintain, and repair a modern fleet of HGVs while diagnosing faults.
- Company: Join a well-established business with a supportive engineering team.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £41,600, overtime, training, and career progression.
- Other info: Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule with 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by keeping vehicles safe and operational in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent; strong fault-finding skills.
The predicted salary is between 41600 - 41600 £ per year.
Location: Kettering
Salary: Starting from £41,600 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Overtime: Available
Job Type: Permanent
Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for your next opportunity? Do you take pride in maintaining vehicles to the highest standards and enjoy diagnosing and resolving faults?
Our client is looking to strengthen their engineering team with the addition of an experienced HGV Technician / HGV Fitter. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with a modern fleet and a fully equipped workshop, where you will play a key role in keeping vehicles safe, compliant, and operational.
Working closely with the Transport and Operations teams, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a mixed fleet of HGVs and support vehicles, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum reliability.
Key Responsibilities- Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a modern mixed fleet of HGVs
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults
- Complete vehicle safety inspections and MOT preparations
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex vehicle issues using diagnostic equipment
- Work closely with the Transport team to ensure efficient scheduling of repairs and maintenance
- Maintain accurate records of all work completed, parts used, and faults identified
- Ensure all work is completed in line with company and industry safety standards
- NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent
- Time-served HGV Technicians are welcome to apply
- Strong knowledge of modern HGV systems and repair techniques
- Experience using diagnostic equipment and workshop software
- Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
- An interest in supporting and mentoring apprentices would be advantageous
- Starting salary of £41,600 plus, depending on qualifications and experience
- Permanent, full-time position
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Overtime opportunities available
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Career progression opportunities
- Company pension scheme
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician to join a growing team and play an important role in maintaining a modern fleet within a supportive and professional environment.
Fitter/HGV Fitter (Permanent) in Northampton employer: Echo Personnel
Join a well-established business in Kettering as an HGV Fitter, where you will benefit from a competitive starting salary of £41,600 and enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and career progression. With a modern fleet and fully equipped workshop, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse vehicles while enjoying a Monday to Friday schedule, overtime options, and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.
