HGV / Plant Mechanic

Posted 3 hours 37 minutes ago by Chris Wright Road Planing Ltd

£42,100 - £52,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Motoring & Automotive Jobs
Yorkshire, Baildon, United Kingdom, BD17
Job Description
HGV / Plant Mechanic

Chris Wright Road Planing Ltd - West Yorkshire

Chris Wright Road Planing Ltd is a well-established, family-run road planing contractor based in West Yorkshire, operating nationwide across highways, infrastructure, and construction sectors.

We run a modern fleet of road planers, sweepers, tippers, vans, and support vehicles, delivering high-quality, reliable surfacing preparation services for major contractors and frameworks.

Our in-house workshop is fundamental to our operation, ensuring our plant and vehicles are maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and compliance.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced HGV / Plant Mechanic to join our in-house workshop team.

The role involves inspections, servicing, diagnostics, and repairs across our fleet of road planers, sweepers, HGVs, and support vehicles, as well as preparing equipment for MOT and statutory inspections. You will play a key role in ensuring our fleet remains operational, road-safe, and fully compliant at all times.

This is a stable, weekday-based role with overtime paid at time-and-a-half and occasional weekend work to support operational requirements.

What We Offer

£42,100 starting salary
Overtime paid at time-and-a-half
Company vehicle for work use
£1,000 annual tool allowance
20 days holiday plus statutory entitlement, rising to 22 days after 6 months
Modern, well-equipped workshop with pits and diagnostic equipment
Long-term stability within a respected and growing business

What We're Looking For

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle or Plant Maintenance & Repair
Proven experience working on HGVs, plant, or specialist construction equipment
Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills
A methodical, safety-focused approach to maintenance and repairs
A positive, professional attitude and ability to work as part of a team

Why Join Us

At Chris Wright Road Planing Ltd, you are not just maintaining machinery - you are supporting frontline operations on major infrastructure projects across the UK.

We invest in our people, our fleet, and our facilities, and we value skill, reliability, and pride in workmanship.

If you are an experienced mechanic looking for a secure, well-rewarded role within a professional, family-run road planing business, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please apply directly via Indeed.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person

Benefits include:
Company vehicle Company pension Free on-site parking Sick pay

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £42,100.00-£52,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay

Experience:
HGV / Plant Mechanic: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person