HGV Mechanic

Location: Leeds
Salary: £49,000 to £56,000 per year
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off
Hours: 6:00am to 6:30pm

About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator

The Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), delivered by GoodPeople, connects candidates with employers working across the UK's transition to a greener economy. The programme supports opportunities across sustainability, energy efficiency, smart technology, green construction and other areas contributing to the UK's net zero ambitions.

About the Role

A growing business within the waste and resource recovery sector is looking for experienced HGV Mechanics to help maintain a large commercial vehicle fleet.

This is a hands-on workshop role where you will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing HGV vehicles to a high standard, helping ensure vehicles remain safe, compliant and available for operation.

The role would suit an experienced HGV Mechanic who takes pride in high-quality maintenance work and enjoys working both independently and as part of a wider workshop team.

Important to Know

• Permanent position

• Based in Leeds

• Salary of £49,000 to £56,000

• 4 days on, 4 days off

• 6:00am to 6:30pm

• Previous HGV workshop experience required

• Full UK driving licence required

• Own tools required

• Category B or CE licence desirable but not essential

• Optional overtime available at an enhanced rate

• Ongoing training and development available

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out six-weekly inspections

• Prepare vehicles for MOTs

• Complete vehicle repairs

• Perform planned preventative maintenance

• Carry out reactive maintenance

• Diagnose vehicle faults

• Complete effective repairs

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and paperwork

• Report faults, defects and issues to the Workshop Foreman or Supervisor

• Maintain a clean, safe and tidy workshop

• Work effectively independently and as part of the workshop team

• Support high standards of safety, compliance and vehicle reliability

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working in an HGV workshop

• Full UK driving licence

• Own tools

• Strong understanding of vehicle inspection, maintenance and repair

• Good attention to detail

• Ability to complete accurate paperwork and maintenance records

• Practical and safety-focused approach

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable Experience

• Category B driving licence

• Category CE licence

• Experience maintaining commercial vehicle fleets

• Experience within waste, transport, logistics or another fleet-based environment

What You Can Expect

• Salary of £49,000 to £56,000

• 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern

• Optional overtime at enhanced rates

• Company pension

• On-site parking

• Ongoing training and development

• IRTEC training and accreditation

• Hands-on workshop environment

Why Join?

This is an opportunity for an experienced HGV Mechanic to join a busy fleet operation with a stable 4-on, 4-off shift pattern.

You will have access to ongoing training and development while playing an important role in keeping a commercial vehicle fleet safe, compliant and operational.