HGV Mechanic/Fitter
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17 to £22 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Tamworth, B77 1LT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Nov 2026 |
Summary
HGV Mechanic / Fitter
Tamworth | £17.00-£22.00 per hour, depending on experience | Saturday Working Required
HGV & Trailer Maintenance | Repairs | PMI | MOT Preparation | Breakdown Support
The Best Connection Tamworth are currently recruiting an experienced HGV Mechanic / Fitter to join a busy transport operation based in Tamworth.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV mechanic who takes pride in their work and has a strong focus on vehicle safety, reliability and roadworthiness.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a fleet of HGVs and trailers, ensuring vehicles remain mechanically sound and legally compliant.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring vehicles and trailers are mechanically sound and legally roadworthy.
- Diagnosing and completing necessary repairs to vehicles and trailers.
- Carrying out servicing, including oil and filter changes.
- Completing Planned Maintenance Inspections (PMIs) on vehicles and trailers.
- Investigating and advising on VOR (Vehicle Off Road) issues.
- Ensuring all maintenance and repair documentation is kept up to date.
- Attending remote vehicle breakdowns when required.
- Preparing vehicles for MOT testing.
- Identifying and reporting issues that could affect road safety.
- Repairing or replacing tyres when required.
- Carrying out general mechanical and maintenance duties.
- Supporting the wider transport operation as required.
Working Hours
The client operates a flexible Saturday-based shift pattern:
- Monday to Saturday: 09:00-18:00
- Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00-19:00
or
Saturday working is essential for this position.
Pay
- £17.00-£22.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Ongoing temporary assignment.
- Regular hours.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience as an HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of HGV and trailer maintenance.
- Experience carrying out servicing, repairs and planned maintenance.
- A strong understanding of vehicle safety and roadworthiness.
- The ability to diagnose mechanical faults and complete repairs efficiently.
- A good work ethic and reliable approach.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work Saturdays.
- The ability to attend remote breakdowns when required.
Benefits of Working with The Best Connection
- £17.00-£22.00 per hour depending on experience
- Weekly pay - every Friday
- Online payslips
- Pension contribution
- Ongoing temporary assignment
- 28 days paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE, inclusive of statutory holidays.
- Dedicated support from The Best Connection Tamworth.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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