HGV Mechanic

• East Suffolk Services Limited 
• Address: Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 2EF
• Salary: £34,094.05 - £46,312.43 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.

We’re a new, growing organisation—full of energy, ambition, and purpose. As part of our team, you’ll 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 Maintenance team as a HGV Mechanic.

* Salary offered within the grade will be dependent on experience and qualifications.  

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 you’ll 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.
• You’ll 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, we’d love to hear from you.  

Thinking of joining us? Here’s why you should

At East Suffolk Services, we truly value our employees. We understand that the backbone of any company’s 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. That’s 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 UK’s 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 Garrard by calling 01502 443361.

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. 

How to apply