HGV Fitter / Supervisor

• Required in Cranbrook, Kent
• Basic Salary up to £60,000
• Monday to Friday 07:00 – 18:00 + 1 in 2 Saturdays (07:30 – 12:00)
• No recovery work – Occasional call-outs across Kent, Sussex, Surrey & London Use of Company Van
• Family-run haulage business

Are you an experienced HGV Technician or Mechanic looking for a hands-on role with added responsibility? Our client, a well-established family-run haulage firm in Cranbrook, Kent, is seeking a capable and confident HGV Fitter / Workshop Supervisor to join their team.

You’ll oversee a small onsite workshop maintaining a fleet of 18–20 Volvo and Scania trucks – supporting a developing apprentice and keeping the wheels of the business moving. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who’s confident in their abilities, happy to guide others, and knows when to escalate repairs to the dealers.

What’s in it for you?

• £60,000 basic salary
• 1 in 2 Saturday mornings only
• Use of Company Van
• Pension Scheme – Royal London
• Life Insurance (after 5 years)
• 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays – rising to 26 after 10 years
• Company Events & Meals – a proper team culture
• Countryside Location with Onsite Parking

Heated Workshop with:

• Brake roller tester
• Inspection pit
• Hydraulic equipment
• Headlight alignment tools

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Maintain and repair fleet vehicles including gearboxes, brakes, mirrors, and Euro 7 engines
• Keep up with compliance paperwork – PMIs, MOTs, tachograph checks, defect reports
• Use Sterling Workshop System to log all jobs, defects, inspections, and breakdowns
• Guide and mentor an apprentice technician
• Attend occasional breakdowns – within Kent, Sussex, Surrey & London (no recovery work)
• Flag when jobs are best handled by main dealers – we don’t need a ‘yes’ person!
• Keep on top of stock, paperwork, and compliance with UK Operator Licence standards

What We’re Looking For:

• HGV Class 2 Licence – essential
• Strong mechanical background – ideally in Scania or Volvo trucks
• Someone confident, capable, and good at decision-making
• A natural mentor – you’ll help support a motivated apprentice in his training
• Comfortable with compliance paperwork and workshop systems
• Welding/fabrication skills a bonus

This is a brilliant role for someone who enjoys autonomy and wants to be part of a stable, friendly, and respected haulage business. Our client values work-life balance, quality workmanship, and a strong team environment.

If this HGV Fitter / Mechanic Supervisor role in Cranbrook interests you, or if you know someone perfect for the position, please contact Martin Bane at Perfect Placement today.

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