Breakdown Technician

Scania Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house technical training

Overtime available

Annual bonus eligibility

25 days’ holiday

Company-matched pension

Life insurance (4× basic salary)

Loan car scheme

Branded PPE provided

Retail discounts

Job summary

Scania Group in Sheffield is seeking a skilled HGV Breakdown Technician to join our workshop team. You’ll respond to roadside breakdowns, perform fast, safe repairs, and diagnose faults with modern equipment.

If you have experience with HGV, LCV, car, plant, agricultural, or military tech and a proactive safety mindset, you’ll fit well. Training and career progression are provided as part of Scania’s development program.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills.
• Safety-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Experience as an HGV/LCV/car/plant/agricultural/military technician.

Responsibilities

• Respond to roadside breakdowns and perform fast, safe repairs.
• Diagnose faults using the latest diagnostic equipment.
• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs.
• Deliver high levels of customer service while working independently.
• Ensure all work prioritises safety.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Diagnostic skills

Safety-focused

Independent worker

Pressure handling

Job description

HGV Breakdown Technician – Sheffield

Early / Lates - Week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, Week 2: 14:00 - 22:30

The call out rota will be covering call outs which is on a rotation system, this can be discussed at interview.

Salary: £19.70 - £21.82 per hour, plus additional standby pay

Training provided – if you are a qualified technician, we can provide the breakdown training.

An excellent benefits package, including:

• In-house technical training and clear progression routes
• Overtime available
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Enhanced parental leave
• 25 days’ holiday (rising with service) plus public holidays
• Company-matched pension scheme
• Life insurance (4× basic salary)
• Access to a loan car scheme
• Branded overalls and PPE provided
• Discounts at major retailers, including grocery brands

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated HGV Technician to join our Sheffield team as our Breakdown Technician. If you’re experienced in heavy vehicles or you’re a technician from automotive, plant, agricultural, or military engineering looking to step into the HGV world, this is a great opportunity to develop your career with a leading manufacturer.

Breakdown training provided!

What you’ll be doing:

• Responding to roadside breakdowns and carrying out fast, safe, and effective repairs
• Diagnosing faults using the latest diagnostic equipment
• Completing servicing, maintenance, and mechanical repairs on HGVs
• Delivering a high standard of customer service while working independently
• Ensuring all work is completed with safety front of mind

About you:

• Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills
• A proactive, safety-focused approach
• The ability to work independently and under pressure
• Experience as an HGV, LCV, car, plant, agricultural, or military technician

Next steps

• Our recruitment team will be in touch.
• Shortlisted candidates will speak with the hiring manager.
• You’ll be invited for a tour of the workshop and facilities.

If you require adjustments during the application process, contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

Working for Scania is not just about the job. It’s about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementary life insurance, financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.

At Scania we invest considerably in colleague development, and you can expect to receive comprehensive training and career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation.

We have a strong and supportive culture, where each individual is seen, respected and has the potential to contribute. We trust each other to act and make decisions, and we believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs. For us, diversity and inclusion is a strategic necessity. By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences, we ensure we have the right people and together with an inclusive corporate culture, this drives our business forward. We want our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us, no matter where they are from or who they are, and we strive to achieve an inclusive and family-friendly environment for everyone.

Scania is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values; CUSTOMER FIRST, RESPECT, ELIMINATION OF WASTE, RESPONSIBILITY and TEAM SPIRIT in all we do.