HGV Mechanic
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Overview of role
Location: Belfast
Annual Salary: £43,903 – £45,903 + Sign on Bonus
Closing Date: 27th November 2026
We’re looking for a skilled HGV Mechanic to join our Belfast workshop. You’ll be hands‑on every day, inspecting, servicing and repairing vehicles, trailers and related equipment - working to set schedules and safe working procedures to keep the fleet moving.
You would be working a dates/lates rotational shift pattern. This is a solid role with good pay and benefits working within a great team.
What’s in it for you?
- Sign on bonus £1000 + £1000 retention bonus after 6 months.
- 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
- Free onsite parking
- Pension matched up to 10% + Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, financial and legal support)
- Cycle to Work scheme & Electric Car scheme.
- Simply Health Cashplan for dentists, opticians, physio etc
- Extra Slice discounts at 500+ retailers including Tesco, Asda, Currys and Argos
Key Accountabilities
- Maintenance and repairs are carried out to meet company and VOSA standards.
- Carry out duties in a manner consistent with established safety, environmental and maintenance procedures.
- Achieve shift KPI’s by working in an efficient and effective manner.
- Comply with safety procedures, highlighting any non-compliance issues.
- 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.
The Right Person
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communications skills
- City and Guilds/NVQ LGV/HGV Qualifications Level 3/4
- Good knowledge of diagnostic equipment (Daf & Iveco or similar)
- Good knowledge of vehicle electrical systems
- Good knowledge with vehicle tail lifts
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Previous experience welding and fabrication
- Full clean driving license
Desirable
- Previous experience in HGV fleet maintenance operations
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Irtec trained
- C + E license