Job Title
HGV Mechanic
Location
Ufford, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6ET
Salary
GBP 34,094.05 — 46,312.43 per annum (career grade dependent on experience)
Job Type
Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours
40 hours per week
Closing Date
30 November 2025, 11:30pm
Overview
Be part of a dynamic team that makes a difference. At East Suffolk Services, we proudly deliver a wide range of essential local services that support the lives of over a quarter of a million residents and thousands of businesses across our district.
Responsibilities
As an integral part of the Workshop Team, you will inspect, service, maintain, diagnose, and repair vehicles. This includes Refuse lorries, ensuring they are fit for purpose and meet health, safety, and legal requirements. You will attend breakdown callouts during normal working hours and provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
* Inspect, service, maintain, diagnose, and repair vehicles, including Refuse lorries.
* Ensure all vehicles are fit for purpose and comply with health and safety and legal requirements.
* Attend breakdown callouts during normal working hours.
* Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
* Collaborate closely with the Waste and Recycling department to keep their vehicles on the road, safe, and well-maintained.
Benefits
* Consistent Monday to Friday work pattern (8 hours a day).
* No night shifts; only three fixed Saturday shifts each year.
* Opportunity to work with a supportive, motivated, and ambitious team.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in HGV Vehicle Maintenance Repair.
* City & Guilds Full Technical Certificate in Motor Vehicle Studies.
* Excellent knowledge of vehicle maintenance standards required for HGV operation and IRTEC registered.
* Hard‑working, motivated team player who uses initiative and technical expertise to make sound judgments.
* Full UK Category B driving licence is essential; if not already held, willingness to obtain a Category C licence.
Additional Information
At East Suffolk Services, we truly value our employees. We understand the backbone of any company’s success is its people, and we are committed to making East Suffolk Services a great place to work through competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, development, and lifestyle.
How to Apply
Do you have the skills, experience, or potential to succeed in this role? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
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