HGV Mechanic / Technician

Chichester, UK Covers Timber and Builders Merchants *Location:* Chichester

*Hours:* 47.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

*About Us*

Covers are a privately owned Timber and Builders Merchants, operating from eighteen sites. Our success has been built on courteous and personal service, and we’re deeply committed to building partnerships with our clients. We’re determined to be the customer’s preferred supplier of timber and building materials and we’re always looking for ambitious, capable people who can keep us out in front. That’s why we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and satisfied, where teamwork really counts and where the workplace feels like a community.

We are recruiting an experienced HGV Technician to join our in-house workshop maintaining our own fleet of commercial vehicles.

This is a *Monday–Friday, days-only role* with *no night shifts or weekend work*, offering a stable and predictable working environment.

Unlike many HGV roles, you will be working on a *local, well-maintained fleet* within our own workshop — *no long-distance travel or constant roadside pressure*.

*What You’ll Be Doing*

* Servicing, inspections and routine maintenance of HGV/LGV vehicles
* PMI inspections and MOT preparation
* Fault finding and repairs (mechanical and basic electrical)
* Maintaining accurate service and compliance records
* Supporting the upkeep of a clean and safe workshop

*About You*

* Experience working on HGVs or commercial vehicles
* Knowledge of inspections, servicing and MOT prep
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* HGV licence (desirable but not essential)

*Hours*

* Monday to Friday
* 07:00 – 17:00
* 47.5 hours per week
* *No night shifts*

*What We Offer*

* Competitive salary (£45k–£48k DOE)
* Company bonus scheme
* Stable in-house fleet (no agency or contract pressure)
* Company pension
* Staff discount scheme
* 24 days holiday + bank holidays + long service days
* Death in service benefit
* Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
* Well-established, family-run business with strong team culture

To apply please email your cv or alternatively you can visit our website https://www.coverscareers.co.uk/

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

* HGV Mechanic: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

* Category C Licence (preferred)
* Category CE Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £45,000.00-£48,000.00 per year



Experience:
* HGV Mechanic: 1 year (preferred)
* Class 2: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person