Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Engineers

We're on the lookout for skilled Vehicle Inspection Engineers based across London to join our expert team at Logistics UK.
In this field-based role, you'll carry out audits and maintenance inspections on vehicles and equipment, supporting our members with expert advice on compliance, industry changes, and vehicle improvements.

This is a flexible role that involves regular travel and occasional overnight stays - perfect for someone who enjoys being on the move and working independently.

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 Vehicle Inspection Engineer / Heavy Good Vehicle Inspection Engineer your responsibilities will be:

• To plan and organise your work effectively, including member contact

• Carrying out inspections and audits safely and to our high standards

• Meeting productivity targets and complete tasks on time

• Ensuring all reports and documentation are completed accurately

• Protecting and maintaining our electronic systems and data security

• Engaging with customers to provide practical, cost-effective solutions

• Attending training and meetings as required

• Supporting the Regional Operations Manager with additional duties

• Living and breathing our core values: Excellence, Dynamism, Togetherness, Reputation

• Fully trained HGV, PSV or MHE Engineer with relevant technical qualifications

• Minimum required: C&G Motor Vehicle Craft Studies (Heavy Vehicle), NVQ/SNVQ Level 2 or above

• Alternatively, workshop experience with a current car licence

• Vehicle inspection experience (to meet IRTEC standards)

• Occupational driving licence - Category C (HGV) or D (PSV) required

• (If you have Cat D, we may support training for Cat C)
• Strong IT skills and confidence using new systems

• Highly motivated, independent, and well-organised

• Great communication skills and a solid understanding of field-based work
• Membership of a professional body (desirable)

• Sound 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