HGV Mechanic

Posted 13 November 2025
Salary £35000 - £40000 per annum
LocationCookstown
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering & Manufacturing
ReferenceKYHGV1311_1763048265

Job description

HGV Mechanic

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:00pm, Friday 7:30am-4:00pm, and Saturdays on a rotational basis (7:45am-12:30pm)
Location: Cookstown

Are you an experienced HGV Mechanic looking to join a well-established and growing equipment rental company?

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to play a key role in maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of heavy goods vehicles - ensuring safety, reliability, and operational excellence.



The Role

  • Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on a varied fleet including low loaders, HIAB cranes, tractor units, and rigid trucks.
  • Diagnose faults using diagnostic software, carry out necessary repairs, and liaise with the Stores department to source required parts.
  • Maintain accurate service records and job sheets.
  • Assist with occasional roadside breakdowns.
  • Ensure all work meets health and safety standards and maintain a clean, efficient workshop environment.


The Person

  • Proven experience as a mechanic, ideally with exposure to a range of HGVs and heavy vehicles.
  • Strong knowledge of diesel engines and diagnostic tools.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Team player with a focus on delivering quality work.
  • Experience within the truck and trailer industry is essential.
  • Relevant mechanical qualification is desirable.
  • Welding skills and a full driving licence are advantageous.


The Company
Our client is a professional and dynamic equipment rental business with over 35 years of experience in the industry. They are driven by a clear mission - to deliver quality equipment and outstanding service to customers across the UK and Ireland.

They take PRIDE in everything they do, reflecting their core values: Positivity, Responsibility, Integrity, Determination, and Energy.



This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career and lead an expanding team within an innovative, fast-moving, and industry-leading business.

If this role would be of interest, click Apply or reach out to karl.yellop@vanrath.com for a confidential discussion.
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