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Plant Fitter / HGV Technician

Company:Thorn Baker Recruitment
Salary:£43,036.20 to £43,036.20 a year
Hours:Full-time
Location:DE4 2LP
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:8 Sept 2026
Closing date:14 Oct 2026
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Summary

Vehicle Maintenance Fitter / HGV Technician

Darley Dale |

£43,036.20 per year |

Monday-Friday, 07:30-16:00 |

Permanent

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced

Vehicle Maintenance Fitter, HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Mechanic or Plant Fitter to join a busy

heavy industrial recycling and manufacturing business in Darley Dale.

This is a

permanent days-based role maintaining and repairing a varied fleet of

commercial vehicles, trailers, mobile plant and associated equipment.

Duties include:

  • Routine servicing,
  • preventative maintenance and safety inspections

  • Diagnosing and repairing
  • mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and braking faults

  • Repairs and component replacement across
  • engines, transmissions, steering, suspension, braking systems and hydraulics

  • Preparing vehicles and plant for
  • MOT, plating and statutory inspections

  • Investigating and rectifying
  • driver-reported defects and breakdowns

  • Attending
  • on-site and off-site breakdowns where required

  • Fabrication, welding, cutting, grinding and minor repairs where competent
  • Accurate completion of
  • maintenance records and job cards

  • Maintaining a safe, clean and organised workshop
  • You'll need:

    • Experience maintaining
    • commercial vehicles, HGVs, trailers, mobile plant or industrial vehicles

    • Strong fault-finding and mechanical diagnostic skills
    • Good knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and braking systems
    • Recognised
    • Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle, Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering or similar is desirable

    • Full UK Driving Licence desirable
    • What's on offer?

      • £43,036.20 annual salary

      • Permanent Monday-Friday days

      • Overtime opportunities
      • Annual salary reviews
      • Production, H&S and Blood Lead bonus schemes
      • Annual production bonus of up to
      • 10% of salary

      • 10% employer pension contribution after 6 months

      • Free life insurance after 6 months
      • Free parking and subsidised canteen
      • PPE/workwear supplied and laundered
      • Gym membership, physiotherapy, health checks and other employee benefits
      • Click Apply Now for a call back to discuss the role!

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