HGV / Specialist Lifting Equipment Technician Location: Kettering Workshop Position: Full-Time, Permanent Salary & Pension: Highly Competitive & Negotiable (Dependent on experience) About the Company We are a premier, family-run provider of heavy crane hire, specialized transport, and industrial machinery installation, operating a highly specialized depot and engineering repair workshop in Kettering. For over 30 years, we have built an industry-leading reputation across the UK for tackling complex engineering, heavy haulage, and lifting challenges. Because we manage high-value asset movements and contract lifting solutions 24/7, keeping our technical fleet in pristine mechanical order is absolutely vital. We take immense pride in our equipment and offer a stable, supportive environment for engineers who love diverse, non-repetitive work. The Specialist Fleet You’ll Maintain This role goes far beyond standard distribution trucks. You will be working on a diverse, high-value, heavy-duty lineup of vehicles and specialized plant equipment, primarily featuring: * Heavy Haulage Tractor Units: A premium, high-horsepower fleet of custom Volvo and Scania trucks configured for heavy logistics. * Mobile Cranes: Advanced heavy-lifting mobile crane assets ranging up to 200 tonnes in capacity. * Specialist HIAB & Lifting Plant: Heavy-duty lorry loaders, Versa-Lifts, and complex hydraulic machinery. Key Responsibilities Based in our dedicated Kettering workshop, you will handle the preventative maintenance, safety testing, and repair of both commercial vehicles and complex lifting mechanics. * Carrying out routine servicing, safety inspections, and preventative maintenance (PMI) on heavy-duty Volvo and Scania fleet vehicles. * Diagnosing and repairing advanced mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems. * Inspecting, testing, and maintaining specialized lifting appliances, lorry loaders (HIABs), and related lifting plant machinery to strict regulatory and LOLER standards. * Preparing HGV vehicles and heavy transport assets for routine DVSA/MOT testing. * Troubleshooting complex system faults accurately using top-tier diagnostic software. What We Are Looking For * Licensing: A valid HGV License is required (Class 1 or Class 2). * Truck Experience: Proven mechanical experience specifically working with Volvo and Scania commercial trucks. * Appliance Experience: Practical experience working with Lifting Appliances, hydraulic truck-mounted cranes, or similar heavy plant equipment. * Fully qualified HGV/Heavy Plant Mechanic (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent experience). * A safety-first mindset and a reliable, self-motivated approach to engineering challenges. Benefits & Package * Negotiable Salary: Premium pay rates, tailored entirely to your specific experience and technical capability with lifting gear. * Strong Pension Scheme: A negotiable, company-backed pension package. * Job Stability: A secure, permanent role within a highly successful, growing family firm offering long-term career security. * Variety: Engaging, challenging engineering work on highly impressive, specialized machinery. Ready to apply? Submit your CV today to join our close-knit engineering team in Kettering