HGV and Plant Technician

Forward Assist Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled HGV & Plant Technician to perform repairs on heavy goods vehicles and plant machinery. The ideal candidate will have at least a Level 3 qualification in HGV vehicle repair and a full UK driving licence. The role offers a competitive salary up to £42,000, overtime opportunities, a birthday day off, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a wellness programme and training opportunities. Join a company recognized as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years.

Benefits

Overtime paid at 1.5 basic hourly rate

Birthday day off

20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Access to wellness programme

Annual appraisals and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in HGV and plant machinery repair and maintenance is essential.
• Ability to perform repairs and inspections according to DVSA Standards.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence for relevant classes.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and minor repairs to plant machinery and heavy goods vehicles.
• Carry out PDI works and attachment set up on machinery.
• Maintain service vehicle inventory and cleanliness.
• Work with sales and repair teams to ensure quality service.

Skills

HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance

Plant machinery repair and maintenance

Identifying worn and faulty components

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 (NVQ, City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair

Plant machinery repair and maintenance to a minimum of Level 3

Job description

HGV & Plant Technician (mobile)

Basic salary up to : £42,000 DOE (overtime at X1.5 and call out payments available)

40 hours a week

Our client an award‑winning multi‑franchise Dealer group, with branches across England, they have been announced as a Great Place to Work for three years running, look no further!

As a Plant and HGV Technician, your role will be to keep the customers’ vehicles and machinery fully maintained and compliant to maximise uptime. The right candidate will be able to deliver an exceptional service and to the highest quality.

Being part of our team is about being experts in what we do. We are committed to investing in your career and skill set, so when you join our technical team, you will benefit from an annual appraisal and ongoing training.

Day to day responsibilities

• Performing major and minor repairs to plant machinery as well as heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles as required.
• Carrying out PDI works and attachment set up on plant machinery.
• Mobile repair and maintenance of plant machinery.
• Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services according to machine hrs and schedules.
• Maintaining inventory in the service vehicle and ensuring cleanliness from oil spills and dust.
• Working with other departments, including the sales team to ensure a quality and reliable service level is provided to customers.
• Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for machines/vehicles.
• Maintaining records of machines/vehicles that have been repaired or handled.
• Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims according to manufacturer requirements or escalating them to higher management.
• Providing in‑house training to recruits and trainees as required.
• Carrying out your role with quality, compliance and health and safety always at the forefront of what you do.

Skills & Behaviours Required for this Role

• Qualification – Level 3 (NVQ, City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance, plus plant machinery repair and maintenance to a minimum of Level 3.
• Ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards.
• Current, full UK driving licence for the relevant vehicle and machinery classes.

Benefits for you

• Overtime opportunities paid at 1.5 basic hourly rate.
• Saturdays paid at overtime.
• A day off for your Birthday.
• Business close 24 December and 27 December in 2025.
• 20 days of annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays.
• Four times death in service benefit.
• Branded uniform and boot allowance.
• Working for an official and for three years running.
• Recipients of the Bronze Award under the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Auto‑enrolment pension.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies.
• Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• Toolbox insurance.
• Reward and recognition programmes, including our annual Group Awards.
• Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
• Manufacturer training and access to our in‑house training and development opportunities.

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.