HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic
Location: Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £44,200 if all 42.5 scheduled weekly hours are paid; annual salary will depend on paid break arrangements
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, alternating weekly between 06:00-14:30 and 13:30-22:00
Benefits: Technical training, birthday leave, enhanced family leave, pension and wellbeing support
Applicants will be required to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.
ISQ Recruitment is recruiting an HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic for a well-established commercial vehicle business in Pontefract. Offering weekday shifts, overtime at time and a half and ongoing training, this is an opportunity to develop your technical skills within an experienced workshop team.
You’ll carry out servicing, diagnostics and repairs across heavy goods vehicles and trailers, helping customers keep their fleets safe, reliable and on the road. This role would suit an experienced Truck Mechanic or Commercial Vehicle Technician with a strong background in heavy vehicle maintenance.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Carrying out routine servicing, preventative maintenance and vehicle safety inspections.
- Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults and completing effective repairs.
- Identifying worn or defective components in line with DVSA standards.
- Completing major and minor repairs on HGVs and trailers.
- Maintaining accurate inspection sheets, job cards and repair records.
- Supporting warranty documentation and reporting additional work required.
- Assisting with roadside breakdowns when required.
- Maintaining a safe, clean and organised workshop.
We’re looking for:
- A Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, such as NVQ, City & Guilds or IMI.
- Practical experience as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Heavy Vehicle Technician.
- Strong fault‑finding skills and a thorough approach to vehicle safety.
- The ability to work independently and contribute to a workshop team.
- A full driving licence valid in the UK, with the appropriate vehicle categories for the role.
- A reliable approach to completing repairs and workshop paperwork.
The package includes:
- Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half, including Saturday work.
- 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
- An additional day off for your birthday.
- Increased annual leave after five years’ service.
- Manufacturer and internal technical training, including LOLER training.
- Mentoring, regular appraisals and career progression opportunities.
- Pension scheme and death-in-service cover of four times salary.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and 24‑hour online GP access.
- Employee recognition schemes and supplied uniform.
Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
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HGV Technician in Pontefract employer: ISQ Recruitment Ltd
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