HGV Fitter

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
West Thurrock
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
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SKILLS

HGV Maintenance Vehicle Repair Diagnostic Skills ADR Experience Vehicle Inspection Fault Rectification Workshop Experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

Location: West Thurrock, Essex, UK

Shift Pattern: Average 42 hours per week between the hours of 06:00am to 19:00pm based on a weekabout shift pattern.

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £23.37 per hour

Purpose of the role

To be responsible for inspecting and maintaining the company’s fleet of HGV trailers and vehicles, adhering to the required legal standards for vehicle safety. To be responsible for routine servicing and repairs such as; brakes, gearbox, and clutch repairs ensuring work is always undertaken to the highest standards.

This position requires the following experience and qualifications:

  • ADR experience and knowledge
  • Previous experience in heavy vehicle maintenance, repair and diagnostic
  • Previous experience working in a busy HGV Workshop

Key Accountabilities

  • Service and inspect all vehicles to VOSA standard
  • Diagnose and rectify faults that may arise
  • Identify and order parts, when and as required
  • Carry out breakdown when necessary
  • To complete and maintain all documentation on the company’s vehicle maintenance system
  • Keep all workshop facilities, tools and other equipment clean, tidy and well maintained
  • Ensure PPE is worn correctly and appropriately
  • Ensure work is always undertaken to the highest standard
  • Ensure compliance with all contractual employment obligations
  • Ensure compliance with our ISO standards
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements at all times
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