Trainee Vehicle Mechanic (HGV)
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Trainee Vehicle Mechanic (HGV)
£30,000 - £ 45,000 + Overtime + Training + Progression
Aylesford, Kent
Are you a level 3 qualified Vehicle Technician or similar with experience working on HGVs or similar vehicles, looking for a role offering a competitive salary with a highly profitable company, plus optional overtime to significantly increase your earnings?
Do you want to join an industry-leading commercial vehicle maintenance company that truly values and invests in its employees?
On offer is the opportunity to join a fast-growing and ambitious company that provides hands-on training and clear progression routes into management-level roles.
In this Workshop role, you will be working on a range of commercial vehicles including HGVs, trucks, and vans. Your day-to-day duties will include engine diagnostics, servicing, maintenance, and repairs. There is also optional overtime available to help maximise your earning potential.
This company are leaders in their field, providing a wide range of transport and maintenance solutions to a diverse client base. They have experienced consistent growth over several years and are now looking to expand their team to support this continued success.
This role would suit a recently qualified level 3 HGV Technician or similar who is looking to join a growing company offering excellent earning potential through overtime and clear progression opportunities.
The Role:
- Service, maintenance, and inspections of HGVs & trucks
- Overtime paid at x1.5
The Person:
- Level 3 Plant or Vehicle Technician or similar
- Commercial HGV / vehicle background or similar (Preferred)
Reference: BBBH25297H
Key Words: Engineer, Engineering, HGV, Technician, Vehicle, Commercial, Maintenance, Repair, PPM, Service, Mechanic, MOT, HGV Technician, Vans, Aylesford, Kent
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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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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your Level 3 Vehicle Technician qualification prominently as this is the key requirement mentioned
🔧 Emphasise any HGV or commercial vehicle experience, even if limited, as the role specifically mentions this background is preferred
📊 Quantify your diagnostic experience: 'Diagnosed 15+ engine faults weekly using diagnostic equipment'
🎯 Mention willingness to work overtime as the advert highlights this as a key earning opportunity at 1.5x rate
🌐 Show progression ambition as the company offers clear management progression routes
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- •Completed Level 3 Vehicle Technician qualification with 92% pass rate, specialising in engine diagnostics and commercial vehicle systems
- •Serviced 25+ commercial vehicles monthly including HGVs and trucks, maintaining 98% first-time MOT pass rate
- •Diagnosed complex engine faults using diagnostic equipment, reducing average repair time from 4 to 2.5 hours
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Ernest Gordon Recruitment's Trainee Vehicle Mechanic position perfectly aligns with my Level 3 Vehicle Technician qualification and passion for commercial vehicle maintenance. Your emphasis on HGV diagnostics and hands-on training particularly appeals to my technical development goals.
My background in vehicle maintenance has equipped me with diagnostic skills and workshop experience that I'm eager to apply to your commercial fleet operations. The opportunity to work with HGVs and trucks while developing management-level capabilities represents exactly the career progression I'm seeking.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›What diagnostic equipment have you used for HGV engine diagnostics?
- ›How would you approach a routine service on a commercial truck?
- ›What safety procedures do you follow when working on heavy goods vehicles?
- ›Describe your experience with MOT testing procedures
- ›What preventive maintenance schedules have you worked with?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to diagnose a complex vehicle fault
- ›How do you prioritise multiple vehicle repairs in a busy workshop?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to learn a new technical skill quickly
- ›How do you ensure quality standards when working under pressure?
- ›Tell me about a time you worked effectively as part of a team
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to diagnose a complex vehicle fault
How do you prioritise multiple vehicle repairs in a busy workshop?