Permanent
HGV Mechanic (Workshop or Mobile)
Detail 2 Limited
Preston
Posted: 13 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 12 September 2026
Ref: 225491063
HGV Technician (Workshop & Mobile) - Automotive - Preston - £23.00 p/h + Overtime at 1.5x
About the Role
Detail2 Recruitment are working exclusively with a well-established commercial vehicle workshop to find an experienced HGV Technician for their team. This is a great opportunity for a skilled technician to work across a variety of commercial vehicles in a reputable, supportive workshop environment. Both workshop-based and mobile technicians will be considered.
If you''re an HGV Technician based in or around Preston looking for a stable, well-paid role with a genuine, flexible start time and a strong team around you, we''d love to hear from you.
HGV Technician - The details
- £23.00 per hour + overtime at 1.5x
- Shift Pattern: Days, 07:00/08:00 - 16:00/17:00 (Monday-Friday)
- Flexible start/finish (7/8am start, 4/5pm finish)
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive, established team environment
- Long-term, permanent position with a growing employer
- Minimum 5 years'' experience as an HGV Technician
- NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent)
- IRTEC and/or City & Guilds accreditation
- Proven MOT preparation experience
- Full, valid UK driving licence (HGV licence advantageous for mobile role)
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Own tools (workshop-based)
- Routine servicing, maintenance, and repairs on HGVs and commercial vehicles
- Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
- MOT preparation and presenting vehicles for testing
- Completing job cards and paperwork to a high standard, in line with compliance requirements
- Working safely and in line with health & safety regulations
- Liaising with workshop management/controllers on job progress
- Mobile candidates: attending breakdowns and carrying out repairs/servicing at customer sites
About Us
Detail2Recruitment acts as an employment agency in respect of this position. Please note, due to a high volume of applications, you may not receive a response if unsuccessful. For information on how we may use, process, store and disclose your Personal Information, please refer to Detail2Recruitment website.
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