HGV / Trailer Technician in East Kilbride

Menzies Distribution Solutions is looking for an experienced and motivated HGV / Trailer Technician to join our Fleet Engineering team in East Kilbride. This is a mobile, field-based role supporting our fleet operation across East Kilbride and the wider Menzies Distribution Solutions network in Scotland. Working as part of our in-house maintenance operation, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing our fleet of HGVs and Trailers, ensuring vehicles remain safe, compliant and available for operation. The role will involve regular travel to other Menzies Distribution Solutions depots and operational sites, where business requirements dictate. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established national logistics business with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

The Details

• Salary: £47,500 Per Annum
• Shift Pattern: Monday–Friday
• Working Hours: 06:30 – 16:30
• Monthly Pay
• Parking Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance on HGVs and trailers.
• Perform corrective maintenance, defect repairs and damage repairs as required.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
• Prepare trailers for MOT inspections and ensure vehicles meet all compliance standards.
• Complete all maintenance records, defect reports and job cards accurately.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with DVSA requirements and company procedures.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the working areas.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety legislation, policies and safe working practices.

Essential Requirements

• Fully qualified HGV Technician with a recognised Level 3 HGV Apprenticeship, City & Guilds or NVQ qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proven experience in HGV and trailer maintenance and repair.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Determined, reliable and committed to delivering high-quality workmanship.

Desirable Requirements

• HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• IRTEC qualification.
• Experience working on DAF and MAN vehicles.
• Experience maintaining trailers fitted with BPW axles.
• Previous experience within a fleet maintenance or transport operation.

What We Offer

• Permanent, directly employed position with Menzies Distribution Solutions.
• Fully equipped service van and specialist diagnostic equipment provided where required.
• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme.
• Annual leave entitlement.
• Employee benefits and discounts.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work within a national fleet operation supporting a critical logistics network.

Benefits

• Time For You: Relax with 28 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Appreciating You & Others: Celebrate special moments with Value Awards!
• Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for our finalists, including a fun filled day out for you and your partner and attendance to the awards ceremony with guest speakers.
• Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Exclusive Discounts: Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have access to a discount portal, where you can make savings on travel and hotels, cinema tickets, days out and much more.
• Progression & Training: Unique Industry Training such as: LST, Moffett, Manual Handling, Double Decker & Load Security.
• A paid day leave per year for your periodic CPC Training provided by us.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans.
• In addition to this there is Virtual GP access, On-Demand Physio, Gym Discounts, Online Health Assessments & 24/7 Counselling.

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business. We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.