HGV Technician (Kettering) Job at Kettering Full Time

Are you an experienced HGV fitter looking for a new role? Fully qualified and keen to work on a fleet of modern machines? Enjoy a challenge?

We are seeking to expand our Kettering based engineering team, with the addition of a HGV fitter. Our varied fleet travels throughout the country on a daily basis, and requires regular maintenance to ensure they keep on moving. With a full workshop available and working alongside our Operations and Transport teams, you will be responsible for the mechanical and electrical health of our fleet, troubleshooting, repairing and servicing our HGVs and fleet of small vans.

Full Role Description

Carry out routine servicing, regular maintenance and repair work on our mixed fleet of modern HGVs

Diagnose and rectify vehicle faults

Perform safety inspections, MOT preparations

Complete works to the highest standards of quality and safety

Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical/electrical issues

Work alongside the transport team to ensure that works are carried out efficiently

Keep accurate records of all works carried out, parts used, issues identified etc.

Role Requirements

Minimum NVQ Level 3

Time served applicants welcome

Up to date knowledge of modern HGV models

IT literate and capable of using diagnostic tools and software

Team player with strong problem solving and communication skills

Interest and involvement in supporting and helping to develop apprentice transition

We can offer you:

Salary negotiable (dependant on qualifications and experience)

Additional training (where required) and room for progression

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Overtime available

Company pension plan

County Lifting Services have been in operation for over 35 years. We offer our full range of machinery movement, lifting, haulage and engineering services throughout the UK. We value reliability, loyalty and hard work and have successfully built our team of engineers, operators, planners and office staff surrounding these values.

If you’d like to learn more about the role, or submit your CV, please email

Work Location: In person