HGV Mechanic

• East Suffolk Services Limited
• Address: Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 2EF
• Salary: Up to 46312.43 per annum (career grade) *
• Hours: Full Time 40 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

Be part of a dynamic team that makes a difference. At East Suffolk Services we proudly deliver a wide range of essential local services that support the lives of over a quarter of a million residents and thousands of businesses across our district. Were a new growing organisationfull of energy ambition and purpose. As part of our team youll play an important role in helping us shape high-quality efficient services that people rely on every single day. This is more than just a job. This is a fantastic opportunity to support and give back to your local community.

We currently have an opportunity to join our Fleet Maintenanceteam as a HGV Mechanic.

* Salary offered within the grade will be dependent on experience and qualifications (34094.05 - 46312.43 per annum dependent on experience).

Your role

As an integral part of our Workshop Team you will inspect service maintain diagnose and repair vehicles. This includes our refuse lorries to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet health and safety and legal requirements. You will attend breakdown callouts and ensure both internal and external customers receive excellent customer service. As an integral role within the business you keep everything moving.

You will have the benefit of:

• A consistent Monday-Friday work pattern meaning youll be working 8 hours a day.
• There are no night shifts involved and only 3 fixed Saturday shifts each year - we respect your time value your expertise and give you the space to enjoy a good work-life balance.
• Youll work closely with teams across the business but particularly our Waste and Recycling department to keep their vehicles on the road safe and well maintained.
• Be part of a supportive motivated and ambitious team

What you will need:

• An NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in HGV Vehicle Maintenance Repair
• City & Guilds Full Technical Certificate in Motor Vehicle Studies qualification
• Excellent knowledge of the vehicle maintenance standards required for HGV operation and be IRTEC registered
• To be a hard-working and motivated team player who uses their own initiative bringing technical expertise to make sound judgements
• A full UK Category B driving licence is an essential requirement of this role and if not already held then a willingness to undertake a Category C driving licence

Do you have the skills experience or potential to succeed in this role If so wed love to hear from you.

Thinking of joining us Heres why you should

At East Suffolk Services we truly value our employees. We understand that the backbone of any companys success will always be its people and that our continued success depends on recognising talented individuals supporting their development and retaining them within our organisation. Thats why we are committed to making East Suffolk Services a great place to work.

We value our staff

In addition to a competitive salary we offer a comprehensive package of benefits designed to support your health development and lifestyle.

These include:

• A top-tier health and wellbeing package through Canada Life one of the UKs leading providers including online access to UK-based GPs and dentists plus life insurance.
• A competitive matched pension scheme through Royal London.
• Access to a wide range of support networks and wellbeing initiatives including mental health resources and specialist counselling.
• Learning and development opportunities tailored to your role and personal goals.
• Exclusive discounts on the latest tech (smartphones TVs laptops) holidays and travel fashion health and beauty and more.
• A car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme to support your commute in a way that suits you.

For more information

For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Carl Garrardby calling .

Want to find out more If you would like to visit us for an informal drop-in session so you can see the workshop facilities meet the managers and get a feel for the depot then please give us a call to arrange we will fit around your work commitments so can offer a drop-in early morning evening or weekend.

Closing date: 11.30pm 5 October 2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 13 October 2025.

To apply submit your CV to or drop a CV to one of our depots!

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