Nightshift HGV Technician

HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter Night Shift (Pontefract VMU)

Location: Pontefract

Salary: £20 to £25 per hour DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday, 22:00 to 06:30, Sunday overtime available

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced HGV Technician to join a busy commercial vehicle workshop in Pontefract. This is a night shift role working within a high performing VMU environment where quality, safety and uptime are critical.

As an HGV Technician
, you will be part of a skilled team keeping fleet vehicles roadworthy, compliant and operating at maximum efficiency. This is a great opportunity for an HGV Technician who takes pride in diagnostics, repairs and delivering high standards of workmanship.

• As a HGV Technician
  , you will carry out routine maintenance, servicing and repairs on HGV and trailer vehicles
• Diagnose faults and identify worn or defective components in line with DVSA standards as an HGV Technician
• Complete inspections, preventative maintenance and safety checks
• Support breakdown and emergency repair work when required
• Maintain accurate records of all work completed
• Keep the workshop clean, safe and compliant at all times
• Work closely with other technicians to plan and complete repairs efficiently as an HGV Technician

• Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Repair and Maintenance or equivalent (NVQ, City and Guilds or IMI)
• IRTEC accreditation is required
• Strong experience as an HGV Technician working with HGV and trailers
• Good diagnostic and fault finding ability
• Understanding of DVSA standards and LOLER requirements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality work as an HGV Technician

• A reliable and experienced HGV Technician who works well in a team environment
• Able to work independently during night shifts
• Focused on safety, compliance and first time fix quality
• Strong communicator with a proactive approach as an HGV Technician