HGV Mechanic / Heavy Vehicle Technician

📍 Location: Barnsley
💰 Rate: £18.45 per hour
🕐 Hours: Day shift
📋 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
💷 Overtime: Paid at 1.5x rate

Join Our Growing Workshop Team

Are you an experienced HGV Mechanic or Heavy Vehicle Technician looking for a great opportunity with a well-established and growing business?

We’re looking for a skilled, reliable and motivated technician to join our maintenance team in Barnsley.

You’ll play a vital role in keeping our HGV fleet and trailers safe, roadworthy, compliant and operating at their best.

🔧 What You'll Be Doing

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs and trailers.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and ensure they meet all legal and DVSA requirements.
• Complete inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Respond to breakdowns and carry out emergency repairs when required.
• Keep accurate service, inspection and repair records.
• Work safely and professionally in line with company procedures.
• Work closely with drivers, transport managers and the wider workshop team.

👨‍🔧 What We're Looking For

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience as an HGV Mechanic, HGV Technician or Heavy Vehicle Technician.
• A relevant Level 2/3 NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
• Good knowledge of DVSA standards and vehicle compliance.
• The ability to work independently while being a strong team player.
• A full UK driving licence. HGV licence desirable but not essential.
• Good communication, organisation and attention to detail.

⭐ Even Better If You Have

• Experience working across a range of commercial vehicle manufacturers.
• HGV Class 1 or Class 2 licence.
• IRTEC accreditation.
• Experience using electronic diagnostic equipment.

💥 What We Offer

• £18.45 per hour
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Day-shift working
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Modern workshop facilities and equipment.
• Company uniform and PPE provided.
• A permanent position within a growing maintenance team.

🕐 Working Hours

Monday – Wednesday: 08:00 – 16:30
Wednesday – Friday: 07:30 – 16:00

🚛 Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're an experienced HGV technician who takes pride in keeping vehicles safe, reliable and roadworthy, we'd love to hear from you.