HGV Technician

HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Commercial Vehicle Technician

Location:

Weeford
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
Competitive salary, dependent on experience, qualifications and shift pattern
Indicative Salary:
Circa £45,000 per year, with higher earning potential for the right candidate and night shift work

Shifts:

Days and nights available
Reporting to:
Workshop Manager

About Us

HD Ricketts is a well established, family run business with over 60 years' experience in the transport, aggregates and heavy haulage sector.

We operate a busy and essential fleet that supports our day-to-day operations across quarry, aggregates, construction and transport work. Our workshop is a key part of the business, and our technicians play a vital role in keeping our vehicles, trailers, plant and equipment safe, compliant and operational.

This is not just another HGV workshop vacancy. We understand that good technicians are critical to the success of the business. Without a strong workshop team, the fleet does not move, the work does not get delivered, and the operation does not run as it should.

Due to continued growth, we are now looking for an experienced and motivated HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Commercial Vehicle Technician to join our team at our Weeford site.

The Role

This is a hands-on workshop role working on a varied mixed fleet of commercial vehicles, trailers and associated equipment.

You will be working as part of a supportive and experienced workshop team, maintaining a fleet of approximately 110 vehicles and 30 trailers, including a mixed fleet of Volvo, MAN, DAF and Scania vehicles.

Our fleet includes tippers, grab tippers, tipper trailers and curtain-sided trailers, along with opportunities to develop into the maintenance and repair of heavy plant and quarry machinery, including loading shovels, excavators, crushers and screeners.

The role would suit an experienced HGV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Plant Fitter, Agricultural Mechanic, Ex-Forces Mechanic, or a strong vehicle technician looking to develop further within HGV and heavy plant maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for carrying out high-quality maintenance, inspections, servicing and repairs across our fleet.

Duties will include:

Servicing, maintaining and repairing HGV vehicles and trailers
Carrying out inspections and preventative maintenance
Preparing vehicles and trailers for MOT
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults
Working on a mixed fleet of tippers, grab tippers, trailers and associated equipment
Carrying out weekly and monthly vehicle checks where required
Supporting the safe and compliant operation of the fleet
Using diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve vehicle faults
Completing work accurately and to a high standard
Working with the Workshop Manager and wider transport team to keep vehicles roadworthy and available
Supporting breakdown repairs where required from site/workshop operations
Maintaining good housekeeping and safe working standards within the workshop

There will also be opportunities, depending on experience and interest, to become involved in the maintenance and repair of heavy plant and quarry machinery, including loading shovels, excavators, crushers and screeners.

Workshop and Equipment

You will be working in a properly equipped workshop environment with the tools, facilities and support needed to do the job properly.

Workshop facilities and equipment include:

Inspection pits
Diagnostic equipment
Brake testing equipment
Welding and fabrication facilities
Tyre bay
Wash bay
Parts and stores support
Recovery/service vans
Mixed fleet diagnostic capability
Plant workshop support
Trailer maintenance facilities
Mobile maintenance capability where required

This is a varied role where no two days are exactly the same. You will not be limited to one vehicle type or one repetitive task. You will have the opportunity to work across a broad fleet and develop your skills further.

About You

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, understands the importance of vehicle safety and compliance, and wants to be part of a long-standing business with a strong future.

The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following backgrounds:

HGV Technician
HGV Mechanic
Commercial Vehicle Technician
Plant Fitter
Heavy Plant Mechanic
Agricultural Mechanic
Ex-Forces Mechanic
Bus or coach technician
Experienced vehicle technician looking to move further into HGV work

Skills and Experience Required

Essential or highly desirable:

Previous experience working on HGVs, commercial vehicles, heavy plant, agricultural machinery or similar equipment
Good mechanical fault-finding and repair skills
Ability to carry out servicing, inspections and repairs to a high standard
Understanding of vehicle safety, roadworthiness and compliance requirements
Ability to work well as part of a workshop team
Reliable, practical and willing to get stuck in
Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

Level 3 qualification in Heavy…