Location
Morley
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
28/07/2026
Closing date
25/08/2026
Tanker Technician
Location: Leeds
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday - Friday | Day Shift | Full Time | Permanent
Tanker Technician
Kemp Recruitment is working with a leading commercial vehicle business to recruit an experienced Tanker Technician for their busy workshop in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company that invests heavily in its people, offering ongoing training, excellent benefits, and genuine career progression. If you have experience working on tanker trailers, HGVs or specialist commercial vehicles and enjoy varied mechanical work, we'd like to hear from you.
The Role of Tanker Technician
As a Tanker Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing tanker trailers, ensuring they remain safe, compliant and ready for operation.
Duties of the Tanker Technician
- Carry out routine inspections, servicing and repairs on tanker trailers.
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic and pumping systems.
- Perform preventative maintenance to minimise vehicle downtime.
- Complete repairs to a high standard, ensuring all work meets DVSA and company compliance requirements.
- Accurately complete workshop documentation and job records.
- Work closely with the workshop team to deliver an efficient and high-quality service.
- Follow all health and safety procedures while maintaining a clean and organised work environment.
Requirements of the Tanker Technician
- Previous experience working as a Tanker Technician, HGV Technician, Trailer Technician or within a similar mechanical role.
- Experience working with hydraulic, pneumatic and pumping systems is highly desirable.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A positive attitude with a proactive approach to work.
- Full UK Driving Licence is desirable.
Benefits
- Monday to Friday day shifts
- £500 Welcome Bonus
- £1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
- Private Healthcare for you and your family
- Annual Wellbeing Allowance
- Aviva Pension Scheme
- Income Protection Cover
- Life Assurance (up to three times annual salary)
- Option to purchase up to four additional days annual leave
- Employee recognition and reward schemes
- Ongoing training and career development
- Secure, long-term employment with genuine progression opportunities