Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Engineer

Are you passionate about vehicle safety, compliance, and helping others stay road-ready? Logistics UK is looking for knowledgeable, motivated, and dynamic Vehicle Inspection Engineers to join our expert team.

Why Join Logistics UK?

This isn't just a job - it's a chance to be the go-to expert for some of the UK's top transport operators. You will carry out vehicle and equipment inspections, audit maintenance systems, and provide invaluable advice on compliance, industry updates, and performance improvements.

Logistics UK, 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.

Keeping food on the shelves, getting jabs into arms, and keeping the wheels of industry turning throughout Covid-19 and Brexit have shone a light on how critical logistics is to normal life. Combine that with decarbonising the supply chain, the shift from bricks to clicks, cutting edge artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles and drones and it's clear that logistics has a huge role to play in the future success of UK PLC.

Job Summary

At Logistics UK we pride ourselves on having a department of expert Vehicle Inspection Engineers to advise our members. Our Vehicle Inspection Engineers are responsible for carrying out audits and maintenance inspections of vehicles, ancillary equipment and administration systems. Providing expert knowledge to our members, advising them of industry changes, vehicle improvements and compliance.

The role requires flexibility from the successful applicant and an understanding that it does involve regular travel and occasional overnight stays to ensure all work is completed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles and systems with precision and professionalism.
• Deliver expert insight to our members on compliance and safety.
• Advise on industry changes and best practices.
• Travel across the region, with some overnight stays.
• Maintain top-notch documentation and uphold our high standards.
• Represent Logistics UK with integrity, skill, and care.

• Fully trained HGV, PSV or MHE Engineers, as appropriate, with relevant technical qualifications.

• Minimum required qualification C&G Motor Vehicle Craft Studies Heavy Vehicle, Motor Vehicle Technicians Heavy Vehicle or (S)NVQ level 2 in HGV, PSV or Heavy Plant. We may also consider candidates with a minimum demonstrable 3 years HGV/PSV workshop experience and current car licence with minimal points.
• 3 years previous experience inspecting the specific vehicle type is required in order to meet IRTEC requirements.
• An occupational driving licence "C (HGV)" or "D (PSV)" is a requirement as road testing a vehicle is part of the inspection.
• If a candidate has a category "D" license we will consider training them to achieve a category "C".
• IT proficiency and ability to pick up new systems.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• A good understanding of the challenges of working in the field.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable
• Good working knowledge of HGV/PSV testing standards.

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.

• 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