HGV / Specialist Lifting Equipment Technician
Location: Kettering Workshop
Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary & Pension: Highly Competitive & Negotiable (Dependent on experience)
About the Company
We are a premier, family‑run provider of heavy crane hire, specialized transport, and industrial machinery installation, operating a highly specialized depot and engineering repair workshop in Kettering. For over 30 years, we have built an industry‑leading reputation across the UK for tackling complex engineering, heavy haulage, and lifting challenges.
Because we manage high‑value asset movements and contract lifting solutions 24/7, keeping our technical fleet in pristine mechanical order is absolutely vital. We take immense pride in our equipment and offer a stable, supportive environment for engineers who love diverse, non‑repetitive work.
The Specialist Fleet You’ll Maintain
- Heavy Haulage Tractor Units: A premium, high‑horsepower fleet of custom Volvo and Scania trucks configured for heavy logistics.
- Mobile Cranes: Advanced heavy‑lifting mobile crane assets ranging up to 200 tonnes in capacity.
- Specialist HIAB & Lifting Plant: Heavy‑duty lorry loaders, Versa‑Lifts, and complex hydraulic machinery.
Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out routine servicing, safety inspections, and preventative maintenance (PMI) on heavy‑dug Volvo and Scania fleet vehicles.
- Diagnosing and repairing advanced mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
- Inspecting, testing, and maintaining specialized lifting appliances, lorry loaders (HIABs), and related lifting plant machinery to strict regulatory and LOLER standards.
- Preparing HGV vehicles and heavy transport assets for routine DVSA/MOT testing.
- Troubleshooting complex system faults accurately using top‑tier diagnostic software.
What We Are Looking For
- Licensing: A valid HGV License is required (Class 1 or Class 2).
- Truck Experience: Proven mechanical experience specifically working with Volvo and Scania commercial trucks.
- Appliance Experience: Practical experience working with Lifting Appliances, hydraulic truck‑mounted cranes, or similar heavy plant equipment.
- Fully qualified HGV/Heavy Plant Mechanic (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent experience).
- A safety‑first mindset and a reliable, self‑motivated approach to engineering challenges.
Benefits & Package
- Negotiable Salary: Premium pay rates, tailored entirely to your specific experience and technical capability with lifting gear.
- Strong Pension Scheme: A negotiable, company‑backed pension package.
- Job Stability: A secure, permanent role within a highly successful, growing family firm offering long‑term career security.
- Variety: Engaging, challenging engineering work on highly impressive, specialized machinery.
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