HGV Mechanic / Fitter

Tamworth | £17.00–£22.00 per hour, depending on experience | Saturday Working Required

HGV & Trailer Maintenance | Repairs | PMI | MOT Preparation | Breakdown Support

The Best Connection Tamworth are currently recruiting an experienced HGV Mechanic / Fitter to join a busy transport operation based in Tamworth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV mechanic who takes pride in their work and has a strong focus on vehicle safety, reliability and roadworthiness.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a fleet of HGVs and trailers, ensuring vehicles remain mechanically sound and legally compliant.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring vehicles and trailers are mechanically sound and legally roadworthy.
• Diagnosing and completing necessary repairs to vehicles and trailers.
• Carrying out servicing, including oil and filter changes.
• Completing Planned Maintenance Inspections (PMIs) on vehicles and trailers.
• Investigating and advising on VOR (Vehicle Off Road) issues.
• Ensuring all maintenance and repair documentation is kept up to date.
• Attending remote vehicle breakdowns when required.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT testing.
• Identifying and reporting issues that could affect road safety.
• Repairing or replacing tyres when required.
• Carrying out general mechanical and maintenance duties.
• Supporting the wider transport operation as required.

Working Hours

The client operates a flexible Saturday-based shift pattern:

• Monday to Saturday: 09:00–18:00
  or
• Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00–19:00

Saturday working is essential for this position.

Pay

• £17.00–£22.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Ongoing temporary assignment.
• Regular hours.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as an HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of HGV and trailer maintenance.
• Experience carrying out servicing, repairs and planned maintenance.
• A strong understanding of vehicle safety and roadworthiness.
• The ability to diagnose mechanical faults and complete repairs efficiently.
• A good work ethic and reliable approach.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work Saturdays.
• The ability to attend remote breakdowns when required.

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection

• £17.00–£22.00 per hour depending on experience
• Weekly pay – every Friday
• Online payslips
• Pension contribution
• Ongoing temporary assignment
• 28 days paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE, inclusive of statutory holidays.
• Dedicated support from The Best Connection Tamworth.