Commercial Vehicle Technician

Additional Resources Ltd; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle repair center in Skelmersdale is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician to perform inspections and maintenance on heavy goods vehicles. The role offers a salary range of £18 - £20.70 per hour with benefits including overtime opportunities and a pension scheme. Candidates must have at least 2 years of HGV maintenance experience and relevant qualifications. This is a great chance to grow your HGV career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Joining bonus after probation

Pension scheme

Employee discount

Free on-site parking

Incremental holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in truck and trailer maintenance.
• Fully qualified or 'time-served' HGV Technician (City & Guilds Levels 1, 2, and 3 or equivalent).
• Proven experience in commercial vehicle servicing and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and servicing of HGVs and trailers.
• Perform diagnostic checks and identify faults.
• Carry out pre-MOT inspections and ensure compliance.

Skills

HGV maintenance experience

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Education

Time-served HGV Technician or equivalent qualifications

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an Commercial Vehicle Technician to join a well-established vehicle repair center delivering high-quality servicing and repair solutions to a broad customer base.

As an Commercial Vehicle Technician, you will be carrying out inspections, maintenance, and repairs on a range of heavy goods vehicles and trailers to ensure roadworthiness and compliance.

This full-time role offers benefits and a salary range of £18 - £20.70 per hour working 45 hours per week. They are looking for two candidates with different shifts and salaries.

Salary details

• £18 per hour - Day shift
• £20.70 per hour - working a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern

Responsibilities

• Conducting routine inspections and servicing of HGVs and trailers to a high standard.
• Performing diagnostic checks and identifying mechanical or electrical faults.
• Carrying out pre-MOT inspections and ensuring vehicles meet compliance standards.
• Completing all associated documentation accurately, including service records and compliance reports.
• Undertaking preventative maintenance to reduce vehicle downtime.
• Following all workshop health, safety, and quality procedures.

Requirements

• Previously worked as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter, Truck Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, LGV Technician, Trailer Technician, Truck Technician, Trailer Mechanic or in a similar role.
• At least 2 years of experience in truck and trailer maintenance.
• Fully qualified or “time-served” HGV Technician (City & Guilds Levels 1, 2, and 3 or equivalent).
• Proven experience in commercial vehicle and trailer servicing, repairs, and MOT preparation.
• Basic IT literacy for updating job cards and service records.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Overtime opportunities.
• Joining bonus upon completion of probation.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee discount and rewards programme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Holiday entitlement increasing with length of service.
• Referral incentive scheme.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation and take your HGV career to the next level!