HGV Mechanic

KDM Hire Ltd.; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company in the UK is seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic to maintain its fleet in Cookstown. The role includes routine maintenance, diagnosing faults, and ensuring high service standards. Candidates should have proven mechanical experience, proficiency with diagnostic tools, and preferably a mechanic qualification. This offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000 per annum, working Monday to Friday with some Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy vehicles including low loaders and rigid trucks.
• Experience working on diesel engines.
• Ability to weld would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs on a fleet of heavy vehicles.
• Diagnose faults and carry out necessary repairs.
• Deliver high customer service and assist with roadside breakdowns.
• Ensure service records are completed accurately.

Skills

Proven experience as a mechanic

Proficiency with diagnostic tools

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively in a team

Education

Mechanic qualification

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Are you an experienced HGV Mechanic looking to join a leading equipment rental company? We’re seeking a skilled and motivated professional to maintain and repair our fleet of heavy goods vehicles at our Cookstown depot. Your expertise will ensure our vehicles remain safe, reliable, and compliant — keeping our operations moving efficiently.

What You Will Do

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on an extensive fleet of heavy vehicles including low loaders, HIAB crane’s, tractor units & rigid trucks.
• Diagnose faults using company diagnostic software, carry out necessary repairs, and liaise with the Stores department to source the correct parts.
• Deliver a high level of customer service at all times.
• Assist with roadside breakdowns on an occasional basis.
• Ensure all jobs and service records are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain a high standard of workshop cleanliness and ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures.

What You Will Need

• Proven experience as a mechanic, ideally with exposure to a range of heavy vehicles.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Experience working on diesel engines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team and consistently produce high-quality work.
• Relevant truck and trailer industry experience is essential.
• A relevant mechanic qualification is desirable.
• Ability to weld would be an advantage.
• Full and valid driving licence.

KDM Hire is a professional and dynamic business which has grown to become one of the UK and Ireland’s leading equipment rental companies. With over 35 years of experience within the industry, our passion remains the same to simply do ‘whatever it takes’ to deliver quality equipment and services to our customers.

We take PRIDE in our work, our customers and our company and we look for people that share our values: Positivity, Responsibility, Integrity, Determination, Energy.

To apply click ‘apply now’ and upload a copy of your CV, or a downloaded copy of our application form.

Hours of work

Monday – Thursday 7.30am – 5pm & Friday 7.30am – 4pm and Saturdays on a rotational basis from 7.45am – 12.30pm

Location

Cookstown

Salary

£35,000 – £40,000 per annum

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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