HGV Mechanic

HGV Technician / HGV Fitter / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Location: Salford, Manchester

Salary: £44,350 - £61,000 per annum (depending on shift & overtime)

Alecto Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a long-established, highly reputable commercial vehicle operation with modern, fully equipped workshops. We are seeking experienced HGV Technicians for both Day/After shifts and Night Shifts at their Salford site.

This is a stable, secure role with excellent earning potential, regular overtime, and long‑term career development.

Day / After Shift Pattern

• Week 1: 07:00 - 15:30
• Week 2: 12:30 - 21:00
• Plus 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (08:00 - 12:00)

Night Shift Pattern

• Monday - Thursday: 20:30 - 07:00

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in HGV Maintenance
• IRTEC accreditation (advantageous)
• OR be a time‑served HGV mechanic with minimum 5 years' experience

You should be able to diagnose, repair and maintain HGVs safely, professionally and to manufacturer standards.

• Carrying out routine inspections, servicing and repairs
• Diagnosing faults and reporting findings
• Completing all work to the latest manufacturer standards
• Maintaining a safe and efficient workshop environment
• Working closely with the Workshop Manager
• Experience with tippers, tipper grabs, beaver tails, cranes or hydraulics is beneficial, but training can be provided.

• Basic Pay: 40 hrs @ £20.33/hr = £42,286.40 per annum
• Saturday Mornings (1 in
  3): 4 hrs @ £30.49/hr = £2,073.66 per annum
• Total Base Earnings: £44,360.06 per annum
• Optional Overtime (Non‑compulsory): 5 hrs weekly @ £30.49/hr = £7,927.40 per annum
• 10 hrs weekly @ £30.49/hr = £15,854.80 per annum
• Total Potential Earnings: £50,000 - £61,000+ per annum

• Basic Pay: 40 hrs @ £24.81/hr = £51,604.80 per annum
• Optional Overtime: 6 hrs weekly @ £37.21/hr = £11,609.52 per annum
• Total Potential Earnings:
  Up to £63,500 per annum

• Annual pay reviews
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Quarterly profit‑share scheme (after qualifying period)
• Regular overtime at time‑and‑a‑half and double‑time
• Long‑standing, financially secure business
• Approachable, supportive management
• Contributory pension (3%)
• Life insurance (2x salary after qualifying period)
• Training and professional development opportunities

If you are an experienced HGV Technician, HGV Fitter or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic looking for stable employment, excellent pay and long‑term career prospects, please apply through Indeed. Alecto Recruitment will contact suitable applicants to discuss the role in detail.

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