Specialist engineering recruitment
We focus on lift, fire & security, gate & door, refrigeration and automotive engineering roles — not generic office recruitment.
Automotive & HGV Recruitment
Automotive & HGV Recruitment
JLD Recruit Ltd is a specialist automotive recruitment agency helping garages, dealerships, fleet operators and motor groups find skilled vehicle technicians, mechanics, MOT testers and workshop staff across the UK.
Specialist recruitment support
Automotive recruitment is one of our core specialisms. We understand the difference between a general mechanic and a diagnostic specialist, and we know what garages and dealerships need when hiring technical staff.
Whether you need a single MOT tester for an independent garage or multiple vehicle technicians for a growing motor group, we provide proactive, personal recruitment support — not a generic job board service.
We recruit permanently as our primary service, with temporary and contract automotive staffing available when you need short-term cover or project support.
From the South West — Devon, Cornwall and Dorset — to the Midlands, London and nationwide, we support employers who need reliable, skilled automotive professionals.
UK-wide recruitment for lift engineering, fire & security, gate & door, refrigeration, automotive and HGV businesses.
Roles we recruit for
- Vehicle Technicians
- MOT Testers
- Diagnostic Technicians
- Master Technicians
- HGV Technicians
- Mobile Vehicle Technicians
Why employers choose JLD Recruit
Direct access to James
No call centres or hand-offs. You deal directly with your recruiter throughout the entire hiring process.
Proactive headhunting
We do not wait for applications. We use targeted outreach, LinkedIn sourcing and headhunting to reach the right candidates.
Fixed fee recruitment available
Transparent, fair fees without corporate markups. We agree terms upfront so there are no surprises.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common questions about our recruitment service.
We recruit vehicle technicians, mechanics, MOT testers, diagnostic technicians, workshop supervisors, prestige specialists and fleet maintenance staff for garages, dealerships and motor groups across the UK.
Need help filling a role?
Speak directly with James today. No corporate layers, no inflated fees — just honest, proactive recruitment support.