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Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Engineer

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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 London. You will be out and about, building relationships and supporting some of the biggest names in logistics and transport.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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

Nice to have:

Membership of a professional body is desirable

What we offer:
  • 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
  • A fully equipped company vehicle and fuel card
  • PPE and branded workwear
  • All the tools you need to deliver inspections confidently and professionally

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 24, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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