HGV Mechanic (Recycling)

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Job information

  • Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Working arrangement: Office based
  • Salary: Up to £22 per hour + Training + Career Progression
  • Published: 17 March 2026

HGV Mechanic (Recycling)

Wigan

Up to £22 per hour + Progression + Training + Overtime + Company Van + Company + Company Phone + Company Benefits

Are you an HGV Mechanic with previous experience working on HGV’s or similar, looking to join a well-established, rapidly growing company that specialises in offering high quality composting and aggregate recycling solutions, with great training and career progression opportunities?

Do you want to become a key member in a team of highly skilled specialists, offering not just impressive career progression opportunities, but also best-in-class training and technical development?

On offer is the opportunity for an HGV Mechanic or similar to join a highly respected, industry-leading company at the forefront of technical innovation within the Recycling industry. Presenting itself is the opportunity to join a company that puts not only their customers, but also their staff at the heart of everything they do, known for their premium quality service and best-in-class workmanship in every project they undertake.

In this role, the successful HGV Mechanic or similar will be responsible for the service and maintenance of both Class 1 and Class 2 Vehicles and more. On top of this, you will be responsible for doing Break Tests, MOT diagnostics and more, with additional breakdown repairs when required. Finally, you will be responsible for keeping accurate technical documentation of any projects worked.

The ideal HGV Mechanic or similar will have previous experience working on HGVs or large Diesel Engines. In addition, you will also hold an NVQ level 2 or above within Vehicle Maintenance. On top of this, you will have strong organisational and communicational skills, with the ability to work both as part of a team as well as autonomously.

The Role:

  • Service and maintenance of HGVs
  • Troubleshooting, diagnostics and repairs of HGVs
  • MOT testing HGVs

The Person:

  • Holds an NVQ level 2 or above within Vehicle Maintenance
  • Previous experience working on HGVs
  • Strong organisational and communicational skills

Ref: BBBH24446JHA

Keywords: HGV Mechanic, Fitter, Vehicle Mechanical, MOT, Service and Repair, Depot Work, Recycling, Training, Overtime, Progression, Wigan, Bolton, St Helens

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