Job Description
Job Title:  HGV Mechanic
Requisition ID:  4339
Job Location:  Walthamstow
Posting Start Date:  16/10/2026
Posting End Date:  23/10/2026
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Category:  Vehicle Maintenance
Job Description: 

Overview of role

Location:

To carry out the safe and efficient inspection, service and repair of all vehicles, trailers and ancillary equipment in line with agreed schedules and operating procedures

Key Accountabilities

  • Ensuring repairs are carried out to meet or exceed the minimum standards as laid down by VOSA.
  • Carry out duties in a manner consistent with established safety, environmental and maintenance procedures.
  • Work with VMU shift Co-ordinator / FLM and Logistics team to ensure vehicle availability in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • To achieve shift KPI’s by working in an efficient and effective manner.
  • To comply with laid down safety procedures, highlighting any non compliance issues to the VMU Co-ordinator / FLM.
  • To ensure the effective use of resources available to carry out specific tasks or duties.
  • To ensure that vehicles other fleet assets are maintained in accordance with Company and VOSA standards.
  • Assist the VMU Co-ordinator / FLM to liaise with the Transport and Logistics departments about vehicle availability.
  • To ensure that established sub contractors are effectively utilised.
  • To work flexibly in carrying out any other VMU duties, as required.

The Right Person

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communications skills
  • Customer focused
  • City and Guilds LGV Qualifications or relevant equivalent in LGV Vehicle Crafts.
  • LGV Licence C+E.

Desirable

  • Previous experienced gained in a LGV fleet maintenance operations
  • Good planning and organisational skills
Information at a Glance