Job Title: HGV Truck Engineer
Location: West Knighton, Dorset, DT2 8PE
Pay: Very Competitive Rates (commensurate with experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday (45 hours per week) with occasional Saturday mornings


Commercial HGV Fitter
West Knighton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PE
Full-time (Monday–Friday + occasional Saturday mornings, 45 hours per week)
Salary: Very Competitive Rates Negotiable depending on experience
G Crook & Sons Ltd are looking to recruit an experienced Commercial HGV Fitter to join our growing workshop team due to recent expansion.
We operate a large and diverse fleet including Volvo and Scania tippers, low loaders, road sweepers, and muck-away grab lorries, as well as providing maintenance and repair services to a range of external commercial clients.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a variety of heavy and light commercial vehicles, ensuring all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with current legislation.
Key Responsibilities
*Carry out repairs in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current legislation
*Perform routine vehicle maintenance to VOSA standards
*Diagnose faults using diagnostic equipment
*Prepare and present vehicles and trailers for annual MOT inspections
*Maintain high standards of housekeeping in line with health & safety requirements
*Complete all paperwork accurately and to a high standard
*Use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
*Communicate effectively with Transport and Workshop Managers
About You
*Proven experience working on heavy commercial vehicles (HGVs) and light commercial vehicles
*Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
*Strong understanding of health & safety practices
*Experience using diagnostic tools
Desirable (but not essential):
*HGV licence
*City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
About Us
Founded in 1971, G Crook & Sons Ltd is a family-owned business that has grown from a small agricultural and plant hire operation into one of Dorset’s largest companies in the sector.
We are involved in:
*Plant hire (self-drive and operated machinery)
*Transportation and logistics
*Quarry aggregate supply
*Waste collection and redistribution
*Leisure and landfill operations
What We Offer
*Competitive salary based on experience
*Stable, long-term employment with a well-established company
*Varied and interesting workload
*Supportive team environment


If you are an experienced, hands-on engineer looking for a varied and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.