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HGV/LGV Mechanic - Waste & Recycling
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: West Yorkshire
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
HGV Mechanic/Technician - Waste Collection Business
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off – 6:30am to 7:00pm
Are you an experienced HGV/LGV Mechanic looking for a new challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, growing business where you’ll play a vital role in keeping a busy fleet roadworthy, safe, and compliant.
The Role
Reporting to the Workshop Foreman, you’ll be responsible for planned, preventative, and unscheduled maintenance on a wide range of vehicles. You’ll ensure all work is carried out to the highest standards and fully documented, helping to minimise downtime and maintain legal compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicle faults in line with DVSA roadworthiness standards.
Record all work carried out on the fleet maintenance software.
Carry out preventative maintenance to ensure vehicles are safe and available for use.
Aim to achieve a 100% MOT first-time pass rate.
Attend roadside breakdowns, carrying out repairs or arranging recovery where necessary.
Work closely with colleagues to keep the workshop running efficiently.
Follow health and safety procedures, including correct use of PPE and maintaining a clean, safe workspace.
Support the Workshop Foreman with equipment checks and other workshop tasks as required.
Skills and Experience
Previous experience in an LGV workshop.
Category C licence (essential).
Knowledge of DVSA’s Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.
Good understanding of transport operations and compliance.
IRTEC Inspection Technician (or willing to complete within 6 months).
Desirable but not essential:
Category CE licence.
IOSH Working Safely certification.
Knowledge of ADR vehicle regulations.
Experience in the waste industry.
Why Join?
Work within a supportive and safety-focused team.
Opportunity to develop your skills with training and progression.
Be part of a forward-thinking business committed to innovation, sustainability, and responsible resource management.
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