HGV Mechanic
| Posting date: | 27 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £49,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | LS9 0PF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bagnall & Morris (Waste Services) Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1389 |
Summary
4 on 4 off
About the Role
Reporting to the Workshop Foreman, the LGV Mechanic will carry out vehicle maintenance tasks ensuring legal compliance of the fleet, including planned and preventative work as well as unscheduled maintenance, ensuring that all maintenance works and repairs are documented on the company’s chosen software for vehicle maintenance records.
Roles and Responsibilities
To inspect, diagnose and repair vehicle faults to the company’s expected high standards as set out in the DVSA’s guide to maintaining roadworthiness
Ensure that you document all works carried out on the company’s chosen software for vehicle maintenance records
Ensure that vehicles and equipment are maintained in a timely manner with no undue delays
Aim for a 100% MOT first time pass rate but not less than the 95% national average
Attend vehicle breakdowns at the roadside or customer premisses to repair mechanic breakdowns, request further diagnosis in the workshop or communicate the need for recovery where required
Maintain effective and constructive communication with other key colleagues daily
To minimise downtime of vehicles and ensure vehicles are available for the Service Delivery Department at the earliest opportunity
Obtain correct authorisation for any expenditure. Requests for parts requests are accurate so as not to slow down the repair time
Correct PPE must be worn or used where required in the workshop. Reporting defective equipment immediately
Assist the Workshop Foreman in carrying out scheduled equipment checks
Ensure general housekeeping is carried out and the workshop is kept clean and tidy
Communicate any issues that arise in the workshop to your shift Supervisor, Workshop Foreman or Vehicle Maintenance Manager
To carry out any other tasks as instructed by Senior Management which are in keeping with the job role
Skills and Experience
Experience in an LGV workshop
IRTEC Inspection Technician (or can be provided in first 6 months of employment)
Operator’s License Vehicle Maintenance Compliance
Category C license
Knowledge of transport operations and operator licensing requirements
Knowledge of DVSA’s Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness and categorisation of defects
Good understanding of current legislation and keeping up to date with any legislative changes
IOSH Working Safely - desirable
Knowledge of vehicle ADR regulations concerning the carriage of dangerous goods by road - desirable
Experience in the waste industry - desirable
Category CE license - desirable
About the Role
Reporting to the Workshop Foreman, the LGV Mechanic will carry out vehicle maintenance tasks ensuring legal compliance of the fleet, including planned and preventative work as well as unscheduled maintenance, ensuring that all maintenance works and repairs are documented on the company’s chosen software for vehicle maintenance records.
Roles and Responsibilities
To inspect, diagnose and repair vehicle faults to the company’s expected high standards as set out in the DVSA’s guide to maintaining roadworthiness
Ensure that you document all works carried out on the company’s chosen software for vehicle maintenance records
Ensure that vehicles and equipment are maintained in a timely manner with no undue delays
Aim for a 100% MOT first time pass rate but not less than the 95% national average
Attend vehicle breakdowns at the roadside or customer premisses to repair mechanic breakdowns, request further diagnosis in the workshop or communicate the need for recovery where required
Maintain effective and constructive communication with other key colleagues daily
To minimise downtime of vehicles and ensure vehicles are available for the Service Delivery Department at the earliest opportunity
Obtain correct authorisation for any expenditure. Requests for parts requests are accurate so as not to slow down the repair time
Correct PPE must be worn or used where required in the workshop. Reporting defective equipment immediately
Assist the Workshop Foreman in carrying out scheduled equipment checks
Ensure general housekeeping is carried out and the workshop is kept clean and tidy
Communicate any issues that arise in the workshop to your shift Supervisor, Workshop Foreman or Vehicle Maintenance Manager
To carry out any other tasks as instructed by Senior Management which are in keeping with the job role
Skills and Experience
Experience in an LGV workshop
IRTEC Inspection Technician (or can be provided in first 6 months of employment)
Operator’s License Vehicle Maintenance Compliance
Category C license
Knowledge of transport operations and operator licensing requirements
Knowledge of DVSA’s Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness and categorisation of defects
Good understanding of current legislation and keeping up to date with any legislative changes
IOSH Working Safely - desirable
Knowledge of vehicle ADR regulations concerning the carriage of dangerous goods by road - desirable
Experience in the waste industry - desirable
Category CE license - desirable