HGV / Plant Garage Mechanic
| Company: | autoskills-uk |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20 - £21.46 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | LE9 3LE |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Sept 2026 |
Summary
HGV / Plant Garage Mechanic - Leicester
Location: Leicester
Salary: £20.00 per hour, rising to £21.46 per hour after successful completion of probation
Overtime: £31.50 per hour
Hours: 47.5 hours per week, 45 hours excluding lunch breaks
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | Early or Late Shifts
On-Call: 1 week in 4
Looking for a Varied HGV & Plant Mechanic Role?
We're recruiting for an experienced HGV / Plant Mechanic to join a busy and varied engineering operation in Leicester.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician, Plant Mechanic, Agricultural/Plant Engineer or Commercial Vehicle Technician who enjoys working across a broad range of vehicles, plant machinery and specialist equipment.
You'll work on everything from HGVs and trailers to JCB plant machinery, hooklift equipment, conveyors and compactors, making this a genuinely varied role where your mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills will be put to use every day.
The Role
As an HGV / Plant Mechanic, you will be responsible for:
·Carrying out 6-weekly vehicle and trailer inspections and servicing.
·Completing preventative maintenance and MOT preparation.
·Servicing and repairing HGV chassis and trailers.
·Working on DAF, Volvo and Renault commercial vehicles.
·Maintaining and repairing JCB telehandlers, loading shovels, 360 excavators and access platforms.
·Carrying out repairs and servicing on plant machinery including mills, conveyors and compactors.
·Working on hooklift / RORO equipment and tanker and curtain-side trailers.
·Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment, including Jaltest.
·Repairing and replacing components including engines, transmissions, brakes, AdBlue systems, ABS components and electrical systems.
·Diagnosing and dealing with breakdowns by telephone, roadside and on customer sites.
·Participating in a 1 week in 4 on-call rota.
·Carrying out general repairs and maintenance on plant vehicles and machinery.
·Maintaining accurate inspection sheets, job sheets, parts records and time records.
·Communicating effectively regarding repairs, estimated completion times and parts requirements.
·Following all company Health & Safety procedures and working safely at all times.
About You
We're looking for an experienced and dependable HGV / Plant Mechanic with:
·3+ years' practical experience in a relevant mechanical role.
·Experience working on multi-brand commercial vehicles.
·Knowledge and experience of hooklift / RORO equipment.
·IRTEC certification.
·Good knowledge of hydraulic systems.
·Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
·Good attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
·A positive, reliable and professional approach.
·The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
·A genuine desire to develop existing skills and learn new ones.
Desirable Experience
·6+ years' practical experience.
·Broad multi-brand vehicle experience.
·Welding and fabrication experience.
·Knowledge of LOLER regulations relating to hooklift equipment.
What's on Offer?
·£20.00 per hour initially.
·£21.46 per hour after successful completion of probation.
·£31.50 per hour overtime rate.
·47.5-hour working week / 45 hours excluding lunch breaks.
·Monday to Friday working.
·Early or late shifts available.
·1 week in 4 on-call rota.
·Pension scheme.
·Free on-site parking.
·Uniform provided.
·Learning and development opportunities.
·Opportunity to broaden your experience across HGVs, plant and specialist equipment.
·Long-term career development.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced HGV Technician, Plant Mechanic, HGV Mechanic, Plant Engineer or Commercial Vehicle Technician looking for a varied role where you can work across HGVs, trailers, JCB plant, hydraulics and specialist equipment, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Apply today for a confidential discussion about the role.