Location
Peterborough
Industry sector
Automotive
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
26/01/2026
Closing date
23/02/2026
HGV Mechanic
Location: Peterborough
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am – 5pm and 1 in 2 Saturdays 8am-12pm at x 1.5
Salary: up to £44,720 + Overtime
Overtime paid at x 1.5 and is readily available
About your new company
An independent business who has been established over15 years. They specialise in HGV's, Cars and Vans and have built a reputation of working to an extremely high standard. Due to their success, they are looking for a skilled HGV Mechanic to join their ever-growing team.
About your new HGV Mechanic role
- Carry out service, maintenance and repair of all types of vehicles and trailers.
- Diagnose and rectify all types of faults.
- MOT preparation.
- Attend disabled vehicles at the roadside.
- Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises.
- Liaise with parts department to attain parts.
- Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to.
- Conform to all customer site requirements & regulations.
- Ensure appropriate clocking is made and all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner.
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness.
- Maintain thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses.
The successful HGV Mechanic will require:
- Technical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 qualified technician) or proven time served experience repairing & maintaining vehicles.
- Valid Driving License
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work within guidelines given and to strict deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to actively seek solutions to problems.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Excellent customer care skills.
- Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks.
- Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.
- Must be flexible in hours and approach
The successful HGV Mechanic will receive
- Weekly pay.
- Bonus scheme.
- Full private health care scheme
- Opportunities to attend corporate team days.
- Ongoing training and development.
- 20 days paid holiday, plus 8 paid bank holidays.
- Opportunities to gain a HGV License (after 6 months of employment)
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