HGV Mechanic / Technician

Job Title: HGV Mechanic / Technician

Type: Full Time | Permanent | Monday – Friday | 47.5hpw

Pay Rate: £30,000 – £40,000 

Location: Chichester 

Start Date: Immediate

We are proud to be supporting our Chichester based client, in recruiting a skilled HGV Mechanic / Technician to join their workshop team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining essential public service vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out maintenance and repairs on the company’s LGV and HGV fleet to the highest standards
• Provide repair support for cars, forklift trucks, and crane machinery where required
• Complete pre-MOT inspections and undertake necessary repairs to ensure vehicles meet required standards
• Perform Planned Maintenance Inspections (PMIs), routine servicing, and fault diagnostics
• Conduct general vehicle and equipment inspections, servicing, and repairs in line with regulatory requirements
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing, including chassis work and associated repairs
• Respond independently to site breakdowns, ensuring efficient and effective resolution
• Complete all required documentation accurately and maintain up-to-date service records
• Prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the workshop
• Comply fully with Health & Safety policies and adopt safe working practices at all times

About You:

• Experienced HGV Mechanic or Fitter with strong chassis and MOT preparation experience
• Previous experience working on HGVs is essential
• Basic welding, hydraulic, and auto-electrical skills are desirable but not essential
• Good understanding of vehicle inspection standards and scheduled maintenance requirements
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working unsupervised
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail
• HGV Licence (Category C & C+E) preferred
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills to complete job documentation accurately
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Monday to Friday working hours (07:00am – 5:00pm)
• 30-minute lunch break
• Supportive, close-knit team environment
• Opportunity to work on a varied fleet of vehicles and equipment
• Stable, full-time position within a professional workshop setting

If this sounds like the job for you, then apply now or feel free to give us a call on 02392 460603, or email Chichester@driverhire.co.uk.