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HGV Mechanic

Job details
Posting date: 14 April 2026
Salary: £19.00 to £20.00 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 14 May 2026
Location: Cullompton, Devon, EX16 6AA
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: a1WNz000004KebhMAC_1776168896

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Summary

HGV Mechanic

Cullompton | £19-£20 per hour | Monday - Friday 8am - 5:30pm | Permanent

Introduction

My client is a specialist haulage engineering business providing engineering support across the South of England. They focus on hydraulics, pneumatics, bulk haulage systems, and HGV truck modifications, offering remedial repair services and bespoke engineering solutions for fleet operators and bulk haulage companies.

Key Duties:

  • Repair and service a variety of hydraulic equipment.

  • Fit "wet kits" to new tractor units and bespoke equipment to get new vehicles operational.

  • Carry out fabrication and welding tasks (Mig and Tig on steel and aluminium).

  • Perform electrical wiring on trucks as required.

  • Support the engineering team in maintaining high standards of workmanship.

Requirements:

  • Experience in hydraulics and pneumatics.

  • Fabrication and welding skills (Mig/Tig, steel and aluminium) advantageous but not essential.

  • Some electrical knowledge for wiring on trucks.

  • Background in agricultural dealerships, HGV, plant repairs, or heavy engineering.

  • Ability to work in a heavy, hands-on workshop environment (not light vehicles or car workshops).

What We Offer:

  • £19-£20 per hour.

  • 45 hours per week paid, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5:30pm (half-hour unpaid lunch, 15-minute paid morning break).

  • Optional overtime on Saturdays 7am - 1pm.

  • Opportunity to work on a wide variety of heavy engineering projects.

  • Supportive, skilled engineering team.

Interested?

Apply now with your up-to-date CV.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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