Job Specifications
Are you an experienced HGV professional looking for a new challenge? Logistics UK is on the lookout for skilled HGV Inspection Engineers to join our industry-leading Vehicle Inspection Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a specialist, field-based role where your expertise will make a real difference.
As an HGV Inspection Engineer, you won't be getting your hands dirty with repairs, instead, you will use your technical knowledge to carry out professional audits and maintenance inspections across a wide range of vehicles and equipment. You will be the trusted advisor for our members, helping them stay compliant, understand regulatory changes, and identify areas for improvement.
This is a field-based position, with daily site visits to our members across Suffolk, East Anglia and Cambridgeshire. You will be out and about, building relationships and supporting some of the biggest names in logistics and transport.
Why Join Logistics UK?
Logistics UK, formerly the Freight Transport Association is one of the biggest business groups in the UK, representing the entire industry with members from the road, rail, sea, and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.
An effective supply chain is vital to Keep Britain Trading, directly impacting over 7 million people employed in making, selling and moving the goods that affect everyone everywhere. With Brexit, technology and other disruptive forces driving changes in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK PLC
As a HGV Inspection Engineer your responsibilities will be:
Plan and organise your work effectively in line with the business scheduling system and policies, including proactive member contact
Carry out inspections and audits safely, to high standards, and meet productivity and time targets
Complete all reports and documentation accurately and on time
Maintain electronic systems and ensure data security is protected
Engage with members to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions
Attend training and meetings as required, and support the Regional Operations Manager with additional duties
Requirements
Fully trained HGV, PSV/PCV, or MHE Engineer with relevant technical qualifications; minimum requirement: C&G Motor Vehicle Craft Studies (Heavy Vehicle), NVQ/SNVQ Level 2 or above
Vehicle inspection experience (to IRTEC standards) and sound knowledge of HGV/PSV testing standards
A current car licence with workshop experience, or an occupational licence (Category C for HGV or D for PSV) is required; Cat D holders may be supported to gain Cat C.Strong IT skills with confidence using new systems
Highly motivated, independent, well-organised, with great communication skills and understanding of field-based work
Membership of a professional body is desirable
What's in it for you?
A fully equipped company vehicle and fuel card
PPE and branded workwear
All the tools you need to deliver inspections confidently and professionally
This is a full-time role (40 hours per week) with occasional early starts, late finishes, or weekend work, offering variety and flexibility.
Benefits
We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits recognising that no two employees are the same - everyone has different preferences and needs that change over time.
Company vehicle
South Eastern weighting (discretionary) allowance in addition to annual salary
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Christmas Working Arrangement for extra days off during the festive period
Health Cash Plan for all employees and Private Medical Insurance for managers
Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
Enhanced Family Leave policy
Flexible and remote working arrangements
Two paid days off per year for charity or volunteering work
Various learning and development opportunities
Range of pension schemes
Award scheme to recognise outstanding employees
Life Assurance Scheme for peace of mind
About the Company
We are one of the biggest business groups in the UK, representing the entire industry with members from the road, rail, sea and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers.
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