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HGV Mechanic - Leeds F/T

Company:GoodPeople
Salary:£49,000 to £56,000 a year
Hours:Full-time
Location:Leeds, LS1 3AD
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:7 Sept 2026
Closing date:7 Oct 2026
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Summary

HGV Mechanic

Location: Leeds

Salary: £49,000 to £56,000 per year

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off

Hours: 6:00am to 6:30pm

About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator

The Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), delivered by GoodPeople, connects candidates with employers working across the UK's transition to a greener economy. The programme supports opportunities across sustainability, energy efficiency, smart technology, green construction and other areas contributing to the UK's net zero ambitions.

About the Role

A growing business within the waste and resource recovery sector is looking for experienced

HGV Mechanics to help maintain a large commercial vehicle fleet.

This is a hands-on workshop role where you will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing HGV vehicles to a high standard, helping ensure vehicles remain safe, compliant and available for operation.

The role would suit an experienced HGV Mechanic who takes pride in high-quality maintenance work and enjoys working both independently and as part of a wider workshop team.

Important to Know

  • Permanent position

  • Based in Leeds

  • Salary of £49,000 to £56,000

  • 4 days on, 4 days off

  • 6:00am to 6:30pm

  • Previous HGV workshop experience required

  • Full UK driving licence required

  • Own tools required

  • Category B or CE licence desirable but not essential

  • Optional overtime available at an enhanced rate

  • Ongoing training and development available

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out six-weekly inspections

  • Prepare vehicles for MOTs

  • Complete vehicle repairs

  • Perform planned preventative maintenance

  • Carry out reactive maintenance

  • Diagnose vehicle faults

  • Complete effective repairs

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and paperwork

  • Report faults, defects and issues to the Workshop Foreman or Supervisor

  • Maintain a clean, safe and tidy workshop

  • Work effectively independently and as part of the workshop team

  • Support high standards of safety, compliance and vehicle reliability

What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience working in an HGV workshop

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Own tools

  • Strong understanding of vehicle inspection, maintenance and repair

  • Good attention to detail

  • Ability to complete accurate paperwork and maintenance records

  • Practical and safety-focused approach

  • Ability to work independently

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable Experience

  • Category B driving licence

  • Category CE licence

  • Experience maintaining commercial vehicle fleets

  • Experience within waste, transport, logistics or another fleet-based environment

What You Can Expect

  • Salary of £49,000 to £56,000

  • 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern

  • Optional overtime at enhanced rates

  • Company pension

  • On-site parking

  • Ongoing training and development

  • IRTEC training and accreditation

  • Hands-on workshop environment

Why Join?

This is an opportunity for an experienced HGV Mechanic to join a busy fleet operation with a stable 4-on, 4-off shift pattern.

You will have access to ongoing training and development while playing an important role in keeping a commercial vehicle fleet safe, compliant and operational.

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