Mechanic (HGV / Trailers)

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Job information

  • Location: Leeds, North Yorkshire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £47000 - £57000 per annum + Monday-Friday + Workshop Based
  • Published: 29 June 2026

Mechanic (HGV / Trailers)
£47,000 – £57,000 + Overtime + Seasonal Varying Hours + Monday-Friday + Days-Based + Workshop Based + Progression + Company Benefits
Sherburn in Elmet, West Yorkshire

Are you a Mechanic from an automotive background looking for a Monday to Friday local based role, within a national leading company who are known for looking after staff offering progression to Fleet Manager and beyond on a bespoke range of vehicles for the Live Event industry who offer overtime to increase your earnings and a good work life balance?

This company are a leading provider of scaffolding and staging services for a broad range of live events ranging from major festivals to household name musical acts. They have been established for over 30 years and due to an ever-increasing workload is looking to grow their friendly and professional team.

In this varied role you will be working on a broad range of HGVs, Vans and Trailers as you carry out servicing, inspection, testing and diagnosis of mechanical faults. Further to this you will also provide support for the events team with loading trailers in the yard and being on standby to help de-rig and assist with other project responsibilities as you work 8am-5pm during the low season (November – March) and 7am-6 during the peak season (April – October).

This local based role would suit a Mechanic or who has experience in Mechanics or similar looking for a varied position working on a range of work vehicles for the events industry offering stability and optional overtime to increase your earnings.

The Role:

  • Servicing and repair on bespoke HGVs, Vans and Trailers
  • Testing and inspection for mechanical faults
  • 8am-5pm (November-March) and 7am-6pm (April-October)
  • Optional overtime regularly available

The Person:

  • Mechanic
  • Happy to work extended hours in peak season
  • Full Driving Licence
  • Commutable to Sherburn in Elmet

Vehicle, HGV, Technician, Mechanical, Automotive, Maintenance, Forklift, Trailer, Engineering, Van, Live Events, Monday-Friday, West Yorkshire, Sherburn in Elmet, Overtime, Castleford, Brayton, Overtime

Reference: BBBH26002

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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