HGV Mechanic - Newry

Posted 26 September 2025
Salary £40000 - £42000 per annum + performance bonus, benefits
LocationNewry & Mourne, County Down
Job type Permanent
Discipline Business Support
ReferenceCG001086547_1758897106

Job description

VANRATH are recruiting a HGV Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to work with the leading provider of heavy commercial vehicles in NI.

Salary:
Up to £20 an hour

Role:

The successful candidate will be required to perform heavy vehicle fleet inspections, diagnostic testing and carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs including the replacement of parts.

  • Ensuring repairs are carried out according to manufacturer's procedures in a safe and responsible manner
  • Completion of jobs from general servicing to fault finding, working on electrics and carrying out strips and rebuilds
  • Ensure repairs are carried out in accordance with Standard Times using special tools where appropriate
  • Assist in the fault diagnosis process
  • Comply with warranty procedures during repairs and with warranty material on completion of a repair
  • Work with the parts team to ensure correct replacement parts are fitted to vehicles
  • Road test vehicles if required (if holder of an HGV licence)
  • Ensure all vehicle defects are reported to Workshop Supervisor
  • Ensure service sheets are completed as per Company instructions

Requirements:

  • Matching NVQ level 3 with time served
  • HGV licence (NOT ESSENTIAL)

This role comes with incredible benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Performance bonuses
  • Pension
  • EAP
  • Discounts
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to work
  • Free parking
  • Free work laptop
  • Referral bonus
  • Life insurance

Recent Feedback from our candidates:

''The team at VANRATH were extremely helpful in helping me find my new role. They kept me up to date on my application and provided excellent advice throughout the interview process. Overall the process could not have gone smoother or any quicker and I would definitely recommend reaching out to them if you are on the lookout for a new role.''

''I was contacted by VANRATH in regards to a job I had applied for. They were extremely helpful and gave me a number of positions to apply for. They had interviews set up in a number of hours and I secured a position within days. They kept we well informed throughout the process and has continued to touch base after I have started my new role. Couldn't recommend enough.''

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