HGV Fleet Mechanic

Via East Midlands Limited; Bilsthorpe CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional infrastructure firm is seeking an HGV Fleet Mechanic for its Bilsthorpe Depot. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a variety of vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety and legal standards. Candidates should hold an NVQ level 3 or equivalent and have a DVSA MOT tester qualification. The role offers competitive salary, employee benefits, and opportunities for career growth. An ability to work flexibly is essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee discounts and benefits

Additional leave

Free onsite parking

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Mechanic with NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• DVSA MOT tester qualification for class 4/5 & 7.
• Full UK driving license (Cat C desirable).
• Practical experience in a busy Fleet workshop.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, inspect, and test vehicles to prescribed standards.
• Complete required paperwork accurately for billing and legal compliance.
• Prepare HGV & PSV vehicles for MOT inspections.
• Attend vehicle breakdowns to minimize business downtime.
• Conduct routine checks of vehicles and report defects.

Skills

Qualified Mechanic to NVQ level 3 or equivalent

DVSA MOT tester qualification for class 4/5 & 7

Practical experience in a busy Fleet workshop

Ability to use vehicle and plant fault diagnostic equipment

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Job description

HGV Fleet Mechanic

Via East Midlands are currently seeking an HGV Fleet Mechanic to join our Fleet team based out of our Bilsthorpe Depot.

Who we are?

At Via our work has never been more meaningful, and we’re proud to be shaping the future of highways across Nottinghamshire. If you’re passionate about making a real difference and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, care, and community impact, we’d love to hear from you.

As we continue to grow, we’re on the lookout for talented individuals in the Midlands. We believe diversity strengthens our team and enhances the impact we make in Nottinghamshire communities.

We deliver essential infrastructure, from road maintenance and construction to street lighting and fleet management—keeping Nottinghamshire’s highways safe, reliable, and built to last.

Your ideas, Your community, Your impact.

What you’ll do

• Responsible for repairing, maintaining, inspecting and testing a wide range of vehicles and Plant to prescribed standards and timeframes.
• Accurately complete all required statutory and Internal paperwork, ensuring customers billed correctly and all legal requirements are documented.
• Inspect and prepare HGV & PSV vehicles for Mot to ensure Internal and external operator licences are compliant.
• Attend vehicle and plant breakdowns reported by Internal and external customers minimising Via and customers business downtime.
• Comply with all routine daily checks of vehicles and plant are undertaken recording to legal requirements and reporting any damages or defects found.
• Work as a relief chargehand as and when required to support supervisors with the efficient running of the service.
• Provide a flexible approach to working times / days depending on the needs of the business, and support work on an out of hours emergency call out rota to minimise disruption to the network.

What we’re seeking

• Qualified Mechanic to NVQ level 3 or equivalent in motor vehicle engineering.
• DVSA MOT tester qualification for class 4/5 & 7
• Full UK driving licence (Cat C desirable)
• Practical experience of working in a busy Fleet workshop environment on a wide range of vehicles or plant to agreed manufacturer and internal standards.
• Ability to use specialist vehicle and plant fault diagnostic test equipment
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and practices applicable to a workshop environment
• Ability to keep up with industry standards updating knowledge and skills.

What can we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Additional leave
• Free onsite parking
• Career growth opportunities within the company.

Ready to join us and make a positive impact? Apply now!

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