Commercial Vehicle Technician

KCJ Care and Wellbeing LTD; Lambourn Woodlands; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable vehicle repair service provider in Lambourn Woodlands is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician (HGV Mechanic). The successful candidate will perform maintenance and complex repairs on HGVs and recovery vehicles, ensuring high-quality workmanship. This full-time role offers a salary of £50,000, various bonuses, and opportunities for training and career development along with benefits such as 28 days paid holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

£500 annual tool allowance

Performance-based bonus scheme

£1,500 signing-on bonus

Employee discount scheme

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Company uniform provided

28 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining and repairing HGVs.
• Full UK Driving Licence; HGV licence advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostic and repair work on HGV and recovery vehicles.
• Perform routine maintenance, PMI inspections, and pre-MOT checks.
• Liaise with drivers to understand reported defects.
• Complete all job cards and service sheets accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean, organised working environment.
• Support and mentor apprentices when required.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent experience

Job description

Commercial Vehicle Technician (HGV Mechanic)

Description

Our client is a long-established, successful, and growing business operating from its purpose-built site at Membury, just off the M4. They provide first-class workshop facilities for commercial and car repairs, servicing, and inspections, as well as industry-leading roadside breakdown and recovery services across Wiltshire, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire.

Reason for hiring

Due to ongoing growth and ambitious plans, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced and hard-working individual to join the commercial workshop team.

Operating a diverse fleet of around 30 recovery vehicles, you will be required to maintain and repair these, alongside work for our general retail and account customers.

Role overview

We are seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician (HGV Mechanic) to perform maintenance, inspections, and complex repairs on our recovery fleet and customer vehicles.

The successful candidate will carry out PMI and pre-MOT inspections, diagnose faults, and complete repairs to the highest standard.

This is a busy but rewarding role that requires a reliable work ethic, strong mechanical knowledge, and pride in high-quality workmanship.

Skills

• A positive, proactive attitude and attention to detail.

Experience

• Proven experience maintaining and repairing HGVs and commercial vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostic and repair work on HGV and recovery vehicles
• Perform routine maintenance, PMI inspections, and pre-MOT checks.
• Liaise with drivers to understand reported defects.
• Complete all job cards and service sheets accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean, organised working environment.
• Support and mentor apprentices when required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or extensive experience in a similar role.
• Full UK Driving Licence (HGV licence advantageous).

Job Benefits

• £50,000 annual salary (Monday-Friday, no weekends)
• £500 annual tool allowance
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• £1,500 signing-on bonus (paid after successful probation)
• Referral bonus scheme - earn cash rewards for successful employee referral
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Overtime available at enhanced rates
• Company uniform provided
• 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company pension
• Employee discount scheme