Trainee HGV Mechanic
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off, 6:30am – 7:00pm
Start Your Career in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
Are you an experienced Light Vehicle Technician looking to take the next step in your career?
As a Trainee HGV Mechanic at Panda, you’ll have the opportunity to move into the world of Heavy Goods Vehicles, with structured training, hands-on support and the chance to develop industry-recognised skills.
Working alongside experienced HGV Technicians, you’ll learn how to maintain, inspect, diagnose and repair a modern fleet, helping keep our vehicles safe, compliant and ready for the road.
This Trainee HGV Mechanic role is ideal for someone with a background in light vehicle mechanics, plant maintenance or a similar hands-on mechanical environment who is ready to build a long-term career in HGV maintenance.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll gradually build your experience across all areas of heavy vehicle maintenance, including:
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Assisting with inspections, servicing and repairs on HGVs
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Learning how to diagnose faults using modern diagnostic tools
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Supporting planned preventative maintenance and safety checks
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Helping respond to vehicle breakdowns with support from experienced technicians
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Accurately recording work using our vehicle maintenance software
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Supporting the team to ensure vehicles meet legal standards and are safe for the road
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Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop environment
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Working closely with experienced HGV Technicians to develop your technical skills
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with existing mechanical experience who is keen to upskill into HGV maintenance.
You’ll ideally have:
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Experience as a Light Vehicle Technician, Mechanic, Plant Fitter or similar
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A basic understanding of vehicle systems and fault finding
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A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
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Good communication and teamwork skills
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A practical, hands-on approach to problem solving
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A commitment to working safely and following procedures
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Own tools preferred
What We’ll Offer You
We’ll support your transition into HGV maintenance with:
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Structured, hands-on training from experienced HGV Technicians
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Opportunity to gain qualifications and certifications
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Ongoing development and clear career progression
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Exposure to a wide range of heavy vehicles and equipment
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A supportive team environment where learning is encouraged
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A 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, giving you more time off between shifts
Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity to move into a high-demand industry and build specialist skills that are highly valued across the UK.
As a Trainee HGV Mechanic, you’ll be part of a team that takes pride in keeping our fleet safe, reliable and legally compliant. You’ll gain real workshop experience, learn from skilled technicians and develop the confidence to progress into a fully skilled HGV Mechanic role.
Your Future Starts Here
If you’re ready to take your existing mechanical skills and build a long-term career in HGV maintenance, we’d love to hear from you.