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Date Added: Fri 28/11/2025

HGV Mechanic

Salford, M6, UK
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Company: ALECTO RECRUITMENT

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £42000 - £63500/annum annual pay rises

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.

Available Shifts

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

You must have one of the following:

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

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.

Day/After Shift Salary Breakdown

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

Night Shift Salary Breakdown

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

Why Apply?

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

How to Apply

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.

INDHP If you would like to know more about this position, then please forward your CV to (url removed) immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call (phone number removed) ext 223 and ask to speak to Chloe.

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