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