HGV Technician/Mechanic
Listed on 2026-10-07
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Automotive Mechanic, Automotive Technician
We are recruiting an experienced HGV Fleet Technician / Mechanic to join a growing transport operation responsible for maintaining a large fleet of commercial vehicles.
This role will involve servicing, maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet ranging from 3.5-tonne light commercial vehicles through to 26-tonne HGVs. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring vehicles remain safe, compliant and operational, helping to minimise downtime and maximise fleet reliability.
If you're an experienced mechanic with a strong background working on HGVs and commercial vehicles, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities- Service, maintain and repair commercial vehicles and HGVs
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and technical faults
- Carry out planned maintenance and vehicle inspections
- Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and compliance checks
- Ensure vehicles remain roadworthy and compliant with relevant regulations
- Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records
- Liaise with external specialist contractors where required
- Support continuous improvements to fleet performance and reliability
Proven experience maintaining and repairing HGVs and commercial vehicles (3.5 tonne to 26 tonne)
You will also have:
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities
- The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively
- A proactive approach to safety, quality and compliance
- A full UK Driving Licence
The following are advantageous but not essential:
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent vehicle maintenance qualification
- Experience carrying out Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMIs)
- Knowledge of DVSA maintenance standards and compliance requirements
- Experience working on refrigerated vehicles
- HGV Class 1 or Class 2 Licence
- MOT Tester qualification
- Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Flexible working hours
- 30 days annual leave
- Additional paid time off throughout the year to support work-life balance
- Employee discount schemes
- Cycle to Work and EV salary sacrifice schemes
- Employee wellbeing and mental health support
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Stable, long-term employment within a growing organisation
- Work life balance is important and we want you to spend time with family, friends and doing things you enjoy...not just work. This is why we only expect you to work 238 shifts across the year, rather than the traditional 260. That means you get an extra 22 days off across the year plus 30 days holiday.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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