JLD Recruit Ltd — specialist automotive and engineering recruitment

HGV Recruitment

HGV & Commercial Vehicle Technician Recruitment

Recruitment for HGV technicians, commercial vehicle mechanics, fleet maintenance engineers and trailer technicians across workshops and transport operators UK-wide.

Specialist recruitment support

HGV and commercial vehicle technician recruitment requires sector-specific knowledge. Employers need candidates who understand heavy vehicle diagnostics, fleet maintenance schedules, trailer systems and the certifications relevant to commercial workshops.

JLD Recruit Ltd recruits HGV technicians and commercial vehicle mechanics for independent workshops, fleet maintenance teams and transport operators who need reliable, experienced technical staff.

Our proactive sourcing approach reaches candidates who may not be actively searching — including employed technicians open to the right opportunity.

We support permanent HGV recruitment as our core offering, with temporary and contract HGV technicians available when you need cover for holidays, sickness or seasonal demand.

UK-wide recruitment for lift engineering, fire & security, gate & door, refrigeration, automotive and HGV businesses.

Roles we recruit for

  • HGV Technicians
  • Commercial Vehicle Mechanics
  • Fleet Maintenance Engineers
  • Trailer Technicians
  • PCV Technicians

Why employers choose JLD Recruit

Specialist engineering recruitment

We focus on lift, fire & security, gate & door, refrigeration and automotive engineering roles — not generic office recruitment.

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.

Yes. We cover HGV and commercial vehicle technician recruitment across the UK including the Midlands, London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham and the South West.

Need help filling a role?

Speak directly with James today. No corporate layers, no inflated fees — just honest, proactive recruitment support.