HGV Mechanic

HGV Technician / HGV Fitter / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Approximately £49,500 per annum (average earnings)

Alecto Recruitment is working on behalf of a long-established commercial vehicle rental and maintenance business. We are seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join their modern, fully equipped workshop based in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated technician looking for long-term stability, a wide variety of work and a supportive team environment.

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant mechanical discipline
• Time-served technician (HGV or similar)
• IRTEC accreditation (advantageous)
• You must have strong technical ability and experience diagnosing, maintaining and repairing heavy goods vehicles to manufacturer standards.

• Carry out routine servicing, inspections and general repairs
• Diagnose and rectify faults using modern diagnostic systems
• Complete all work to current manufacturer standards
• Report findings accurately and work closely with the Workshop Manager
• Order parts efficiently and maintain a safe working environment
• Ensure work is completed correctly the first time and within set time frames

• Experience working on tippers, tipper grabs or beaver tails
• Knowledge of cranes or hydraulic systems
• Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (C) HGV licence
• Strong understanding of the latest diagnostic equipment

• Basic Hours (40 hrs @ £17.30/hr): £35,984
• Average Overtime (7.5 hrs weekly @ time‑and‑a‑half): £10,120
• Alternate Saturday Mornings (5 hrs @ time‑and‑a‑half): £3,373
• Total Average Annual Earnings: £49,477.74

• Monday to Friday, 07:00-17:00
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Death in Service (2x salary)
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite kitchen facilities
• Onsite gym

If you are an experienced HGV Technician, HGV Fitter, or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic looking to join a highly reputable business, please apply through Indeed. Alecto Recruitment will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

If you would like to know more about this position, then please forward your CV to the provided link immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call the provided number and ask to speak to Chloe.

Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.