Job Salary
£16 - £19/hour Overtime 1.5x over 40 hours
Job Location
BB2, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
Location Type
On-site
Job type
Permanent
Job Category
Heavy Vehicle
Company
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Experienced HGV Mechanic or HGV Fitter looking for your next opportunity?

We have an opportunity for an experienced HGV Mechanic to join Monks Contractors, an established business based in Mellor Brook, near Blackburn.

Monks Contractors specialises in haulage and plant hire for the waste industry, alongside drainage services, civil contracting and plant repair, hire and sales.

Working in a busy workshop environment, you'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing HGVs and trailers, helping to keep the fleet safe, reliable and operational.

This is a varied, hands-on role covering everything from routine servicing and inspections to major mechanical repairs and overhauls.

What you'll be doing

  • Carrying out routine servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs and trailers.
  • Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults and completing repairs from initial diagnosis through to resolution.
  • Undertaking vehicle and trailer inspections and rectifying reported defects.
  • Preparing vehicles for MOT and presenting them for inspection.
  • Carrying out engine, gearbox and other major mechanical repairs and overhauls.
  • Identifying and resolving running defects.
  • Completing job cards, maintenance records and relevant paperwork accurately.
  • Maintaining high standards of workshop safety and housekeeping.

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience servicing and repairing HGVs or heavy commercial vehicles.
  • A recognised mechanical qualification, such as NVQ or City & Guilds.
  • Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
  • Experience with vehicle inspections, servicing and MOT preparation.
  • A good understanding of health and safety requirements.
  • A practical, flexible approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What's on offer?

  • £16–£19 per hour, depending on experience.
  • 40-hour working week.
  • Overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours (£24–£28.50 per hour).
  • A varied, hands-on role maintaining a busy commercial vehicle fleet.
  • The opportunity to join an established business operating across haulage, waste management and specialist contracting.
  • A supportive workshop environment with a broad range of mechanical work.

Interested?

If you're an experienced HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter or Commercial Vehicle Technician looking for a new opportunity in the Blackburn area, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for further information