HGV / Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Croft, Leicester, LE9
Salary: £31,000 - £33,000 per annum + up to 10% bonus, depending on experience
Contract: Temporary ongoing
Hours: Full time – core working hours
Pay: Weekly pay via Quest Employment
Quest Employment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established public-sector organisation for experienced HGV / Vehicle Mechanics to join their busy vehicle maintenance operation in Croft, Leicester.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified mechanic with experience working on HGVs, 7.5-tonne vehicles, commercial vehicles or a range of council/public-service vehicles.
The Role
As a Vehicle Mechanic, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing a varied fleet of vehicles, ensuring they remain safe, reliable and compliant with relevant standards.
Your duties will include:
- Carrying out routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs efficiently.
- Working on HGVs, 7.5-tonne vehicles and other commercial/council vehicles.
- Inspecting vehicles to identify defects and safety issues.
- Carrying out mechanical repairs and component replacements.
- Using diagnostic equipment and mechanical tools where required.
- Completing maintenance records and relevant vehicle documentation.
- Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and in accordance with health and safety procedures.
- Supporting the wider workshop team to maintain fleet availability.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Candidates must have a relevant recognised vehicle maintenance qualification, ideally at Level 3 or equivalent, such as:
- City & Guilds Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- IMI Level 3 or equivalent automotive/HGV maintenance qualification
Previous experience as an HGV, LGV, commercial vehicle or fleet mechanic is essential.
Experience working on 7.5-tonne vehicles, HGVs, commercial vehicles or public-sector/council fleets would be highly advantageous.
A relevant HGV/LGV driving licence would be desirable but is not essential unless required for the specific duties of the role.
Additional industry-recognised qualifications or accreditations, such as IRTEC, would be advantageous.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for mechanics who are:
- Fully qualified and confident working independently.
- Experienced in diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults.
- Comfortable working across a varied commercial vehicle fleet.
- Safety-conscious and committed to maintaining high standards.
- Reliable, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Able to work to deadlines in a busy workshop environment.
What's on Offer?
- £31,000 - £33,000 salary, depending on experience.
- Up to 10% bonus, based on experience/level.
- Temporary ongoing contract with full-time hours.
- Core working hours.
- Based in Croft, Leicester, LE9.
- Weekly pay through Quest Employment.
- The opportunity to work within an established public-sector fleet operation.
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HGV / Vehicle Mechanics in Leicester employer: Quest Employment
Quest Employment is an outstanding employer, offering Warehouse Operatives in Islip a stable work environment with fixed AM or PM shifts that ensure consistency in your schedule. With competitive pay rates, enhanced weekend overtime, and a supportive team culture, employees benefit from comprehensive training and clear career progression opportunities, all while enjoying excellent on-site facilities like a subsidised canteen and gym.
