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HGV Mechanic
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 17.47 - 17.47 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sleaford
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
HGV Mechanic
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am–6:00pm
Saturday: Alternate Saturday mornings, 7:00am–12:00pm
The Role
As an HGV Mechanic at Panda, you will play a key role in keeping our fleet safe, compliant and operational.
This is a hands-on workshop role focused on planned maintenance, preventative work, inspections, fault diagnosis and repairs. You will help ensure vehicles are maintained to a high standard, downtime is kept to a minimum, and all maintenance activity is accurately recorded on the company’s vehicle maintenance system.
The HGV Mechanic role is well suited to someone with strong HGV/LGV workshop experience, a good understanding of Operator Licence compliance, and pride in doing the job properly.
What You’ll Be Doing
Inspecting, diagnosing and repairing vehicle faults to a high standard.
Carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across the fleet.
Ensuring vehicles are maintained in line with DVSA guidance and roadworthiness standards.
Completing accurate maintenance records using the company’s chosen vehicle maintenance software.
Supporting MOT preparation and working towards a 100% first-time pass rate.
Attending vehicle breakdowns at the roadside or customer premises where required.
Identifying whether roadside repairs can be completed or whether further workshop diagnosis or recovery is needed.
Minimising vehicle downtime and supporting availability for the Service Delivery team.
Communicating effectively with the Workshop Supervisor, Transport Manager and key colleagues.
Ensuring parts requests are accurate and authorised in line with company process.
Wearing the correct PPE and reporting defective equipment immediately.
Assisting the Workshop Supervisor with scheduled equipment checks.
Keeping the workshop clean, tidy and safe at all times.
Reporting workshop issues promptly to the Workshop Supervisor or Transport Manager.
Carrying out any other reasonable tasks in keeping with the HGV Mechanic role.About You
You will be practical, organised and confident working in a busy HGV workshop environment. You’ll understand the importance of safety, compliance and accurate record-keeping, and you’ll take pride in keeping vehicles on the road.
You will bring:
Strong attention to detail and good record-keeping skills.
A good understanding of transport legislation and vehicle maintenance compliance.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
The ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, contractors and suppliers.
Confidence using IT systems and electronic maintenance records.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
A practical, safety-first approach to workshop activity.Experience and Qualifications
Required:
Experience working in an HGV/LGV workshop environment.
Strong knowledge of Operator Licence vehicle maintenance compliance.
Working knowledge of DVSA’s Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness and defect categorisation.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient IT skills.
Category C driving licence.
IRTEC Inspection Technician qualification, or willingness to complete within the first 6 months.Desirable:
Experience within the waste or recycling industry.
Experience using electronic diagnostic equipment.
Knowledge of ADR regulations for the carriage of dangerous goods.
IOSH Working Safely.
Category CE driving licence.Why Join Panda?
This is a great opportunity for an experienced HGV Mechanic to join a busy, operationally important workshop where your work directly supports fleet safety, service delivery and legal compliance. You’ll be part of a practical, supportive team that values high standards, clear communication and getting the job done properly.
We are Panda. We value waste.
We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.
Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.
At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.
We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.
We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.
And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.
Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.
Take the first step and join us on the journey.
Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve.
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