16 hgv technician contractor jobs found

I am recruiting an experienced Mechanical Technicians to join a major rolling stock modification project in Burton-on-Trent. No previous rail experience is required. Job title: Heavy Mechanical Technician Job location: Burton-On-Trent Hourly pay rate: £22.50 Paye / £29.28 Umbrella Hours per week: Average 45 hours per week Shifts: Monday to Friday Days and Nights Industries considered: Rolling Stock, HGV, Plant, Agricultural Engineering, Aviation, Defence RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, and Process Engineering Disciplines considered: Diesel Engine Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, HGV Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown Engineer Position Summary: This position will be completing heavy mechanical modifications of Rolling Stock Vehicles 221 and 170 units. You will be expected to complete tasks from written work instruction, including Mechanical strips and refits on components. You will also specifically work on...

HGV Mechanical Technician (Industrial Cleaning) £35,000 - £40,000 + Progression + Training + 6% Pension Contribution + 33 Days Holiday + Overtime + Private Medical + Private Dental *** Manufacturer Training in the Netherlands *** Middlesbrough Are you a HGV Technician looking to join a specialist engineering company offering excellent training, career progression, and the opportunity to work on industry-leading vacuum equipment? On offer is the chance to join the UK division of a leading manufacturer of industrial vacuums and environmental equipment. Working from their Middlesbrough facility, you'll become part of a skilled engineering team. The company provides specialist equipment and support to critical industries, including the petrochemical, agricultural, and food sectors. You will operate from the workshop, carrying out diagnostics, troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance on vacuum equipment. This will include, HGVs, pressure washers and will involve mechanical,...

Plant Fitter / HGV Technician Darley Dale | £20.69 per hour | Monday-Friday | 07:30-16:00 Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Plant Fitter, HGV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Mechanic or Mobile Plant Engineer to join a long-established heavy industrial manufacturer in Darley Dale. This is a temp to perm days-based role maintaining a fleet of commercial vehicles, mobile plant and heavy industrial equipment. Duties include: Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Servicing commercial vehicles and mobile plant Mechanical fault finding and repairs Hydraulic, pneumatic and braking systems Breakdown repairs Welding and fabrication (desirable) Completing maintenance records Working safely within a heavy industrial environment You'll need: Experience as a Plant Fitter, HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Mobile Plant Engineer, Mechanical Fitter or Agricultural Engineer Strong mechanical fault-finding skills Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems...

Job Title: Vehicle Technician – Military Vehicle Systems Location: Coventry CV6 Vacancy Type: Full-time, Temp/Contract (6 months with potential extensions). Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Salary: £19 per hour (Fixed-Term Contract with benefits) Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications. ​ We’re hiring 10 Vehicle Technicians and we need them now. NP Aerospace is expanding its production capability to support high-priority defence programmes, and we’re building a team of skilled Vehicle Technicians to deliver it. This is your chance to work on specialist military vehicles where precision, quality and purpose genuinely matter. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re hands-on, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team delivering vehicles that protect lives. With immediate starts available and strong potential for extension, this is a real opportunity to get involved in meaningful, high-impact...

For over 20 years James Lewis Ltd has provided a wide variety of engineering services to the major Bus & Coach operators and manufacturers throughout the UK. We have varied projects with multiple clients throughout the UK and are looking for experienced & flexible engineers who are able to adapt to the diverse nature of our work. Job Types: Contract & Perm positions available Salary: £25-36.61ph Shift: Multiple shifts available Benefits: * Overtime Available Duties to include: * Undertaking Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet (including M.O.T preparation) * Prompt Repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard * Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company Operators Licence guidelines * Ensure all repairs to company vehicles are carried out in a timely manner * Have an ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standards * Prep & Presentation for VOSA tests * Preventative...

Job title: Mechanical Fitter Job location: Crewe, Cheshire Hourly pay rate: £18.82 PAYE / £24.40 Umbrella Shifts: Mon-Fri 8am 4.30pm (with flexibility to work shifts) Hours per week: 37 Duration: Ongoing Start date: ASAP Industries considered Rolling Stock, Automotive, Marine, Plant and Aviation, Military, HGV Technicians Company Summary: A global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance. Position Summary: Based within the Rolling Stock industry (Trains) we are currently recruiting for Mechanical Engineers to operate out of a Rolling stock depot based in Crewe, to carry out the Mechanical Overhaul of Rail Bogies. Candidates will be required to carry out the following duties: * Bogie overhaul, damage repair and engineering * Wheel set overhaul, repair and analysis * Bogie chassis, damage repair and clean * Bogie and gearbox engineering / repair * Wheel exchange on wheel sets * Bearing, axle and wheel mounting * Components and sub-assemblies overhaul...

Job title: Electrical Test Technician Job location: Derby, Derbyshire Hourly pay rate: £28.44 Days/£30.75 Morn/£33.05 Afters (Umbrella) Shifts: Days, Mornings and Afters Hours per week: 37 hours a week + O/T Duration: 12 Months+ (predicted) Start date: ASAP Industries considered: RAF, Rail, Rolling Stock, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics, Defence, Plant Engineering, SPM, HVAC, and Process Engineering. Client Summary: Our client is a global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing. Position Summary: The role is geared around Fault finding and diagnosing of train systems including TPWS (Train protection and Warning Systems), AWS (Automatic Warning Systems), PIS (Passenger Information Systems), Traction, braking, doors, radios, CCTVs, HVAC units DOO (Driver only operations systems) and MVB (communication network system). Ensure trains leave the site...

Job title: Electrical Test Technician Job location: Derby, Derbyshire Hourly pay rate: Mornings £18.29 Paye or £23.19 Umbrella Afternoons £19.64 Paye or £24.95 Umbrella Shifts: Mornings and Afters Hours per week: 37 hours a week Duration: 12 Months+ (predicted) Start date: ASAP Industries considered: RAF, Rail, Rolling Stock, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics, Defence, Plant Engineering, SPM, HVAC, and Process Engineering. Client Summary: Our client is a global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing. Position Summary: The role is geared around Fault finding and diagnosing of train systems including TPWS (Train protection and Warning Systems), AWS (Automatic Warning Systems), PIS (Passenger Information Systems), Traction, braking, doors, radios, CCTVs, HVAC units DOO (Driver only operations systems) and MVB...

Position:  Test object uptime engineer Sector: Automotive Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Position Type: Contract or Permanent *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in Sweden. Must have a Swedish B Drivers Licence and be able to Europe, China and the US. Domestic and international travel is required for this role to support expeditions of site, can be notified in short notice.* About the company Contechs are recruiting on behalf of their client who builds on a strong legacy of automotive innovation, combining expertise in vehicle engineering, advanced technologies, and product development. With a focus on future mobility, the organization develops next-generation vehicle architectures, intelligent systems, digital technologies, and advanced engineering solutions for international markets. Through close collaboration across its engineering hubs, the client accelerates innovation, supports the development of world-class...

NES Fircroft, on behalf of a leading Oil & Gas operator, is hiring experienced Electrical Technicians to join their offshore teams in the UK North Sea. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a major operator on an ongoing, long-term PAYE contract. Contract Details Rotation: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off, 12-hour shifts Mobilisation Base: Norwich (travel & accommodation provided)  Day Rate: PAYE rates - get in touch for full details  Key Responsibilities Perform maintenance on all electrical equipment following Preventative Maintenance Routines (PMRs) in Maximo. Conduct EX maintenance on all EX electrical equipment. Participate in weekly planning meetings to assist in planning the next shift. Attend and contribute to daily morning and evening wash-up meetings. Raise necessary Work Control Certificates (WCCs) for non-routine tasks, including level 2 WCCs. Issue and manage Isolation Control Certificates (ICCs) for electrical and other trade-specific tasks...

Our client, a leading company in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the automotive market, is currently seeking a Power Electronics Systems Engineer to join their team in Luxembourg on a Fixed term contract basis. Key Responsibilities: Perform return-part analysis and identify root causes of defects in power electronic inverter systems, ensuring compliance with internal standards and customer requirements. Define system-level concepts and defect-resolution strategies, coordinating cross-functional competencies such as System Test, Hardware, and Software. Define, plan, execute, and critically analyse advanced test cases across Bench, HiL, eDyne, and Vehicle levels to support root cause identification. Participate actively in system design reviews, project technical discussions, and customer meetings. Serve as the technical interface with customers for defect resolution and related technical discussions. Track and report defect status, maintaining records...

I am looking to source an HV Commissioning Manager to lead the safe planning, coordination and execution of high voltage commissioning activities on a major data centre construction project. Working as part of the project delivery team, you will manage the commissioning programme from pre-energisation through to final handover, ensuring all activities are delivered safely, compliantly and to programme. This role is ideal for someone with extensive experience in HV substations, data centres, critical infrastructure or utility projects. Key Responsibilities * Lead all HV commissioning activities associated with the energisation of the data centre electrical infrastructure. * Develop, review and manage commissioning strategies, procedures and energisation plans. * Coordinate commissioning interfaces between the client, ICP/DNO, OEMs, EPC contractors and specialist commissioning teams. * Chair commissioning planning meetings and daily coordination sessions. * Ensure all...

Electrical Supervisor / Electrical Site Manager We are recruiting for an experienced electrical professional to join a major wastewater treatment project, supporting the Project Manager with the successful delivery of electrical installation works on site. Key responsibilities include: * Supporting the Project Manager with the delivery of electrical works. * Reviewing and managing Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). * Coordinating testing, inspection and commissioning activities. * Monitoring site quality and ensuring installations comply with specifications. * Managing subcontractors and liaising with site teams. * Carrying out site inspections and resolving technical issues. * Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with health, safety and quality procedures. * Working closely with commissioning and engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle. About You We are keen to speak with candidates from a practical site background, including: *...

We are currently recruiting Vehicle Builders to join a leading rail engineering company. This role involves working on the removal, modification, and refitting of vehicle interiors to a high standard, following industry regulations and company procedures.  Key Responsibilities: Remove, modify, strip, and rebuild vehicle interiors including luggage racks, seat frames, and buffet cars. Competently use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and woodworking equipment such as chisels, saws, planes, torque wrenches, and screwdrivers. Operate mechanical machines such as hand saws, bench saws, and portable circular saws safely and effectively. Read and interpret production information and specifications to ensure accurate and efficient completion of tasks. Carry out basic quality control checks to ensure all work meets required standards. Follow all company procedures, safety regulations, and environmental policies at all times. Prioritise health and safety, ensuring compliance with all...

We are currently recruiting Vehicle Builders to join a leading rail engineering company. This role involves working on the removal, modification, and refitting of vehicle interiors to a high standard, following industry regulations and company procedures.  Key Responsibilities: Remove, modify, strip, and rebuild vehicle interiors including luggage racks, seat frames, and buffet cars. Competently use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and woodworking equipment such as chisels, saws, planes, torque wrenches, and screwdrivers. Operate mechanical machines such as hand saws, bench saws, and portable circular saws safely and effectively. Read and interpret production information and specifications to ensure accurate and efficient completion of tasks. Carry out basic quality control checks to ensure all work meets required standards. Follow all company procedures, safety regulations, and environmental policies at all times. Prioritise health and safety, ensuring compliance with all...

We are currently recruiting Mechanical Fitters to join a leading rail engineering company. This role involves working on the removal, modification, and refitting of rolling stock to a high standard, following industry regulations and company procedures.  Key Responsibilities: To have a good understanding of vehicle mechanical interfaces and repairs of vehicle components. To be able to install / repair components. To be able to fault find and carry out diagnostic investigation work. To overhaul of rail components. To undertake training as and when required. To work within a realistic timeframe. To ensure that waste is disposed of in the correct manner. To adhere to written or verbal instructions.Requirements: Previous experience in mechanical roles, or a similar hands-on trade/engineering environment. Confident in the use of hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery. Strong attention to detail with the ability to read and follow technical instructions. Commitment to working...