HGV Breakdown Technician

RH GROUP LIMITED(THE); Leicester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual tooling scheme

25 days holiday

Company pension

Life assurance

Wellbeing programme

Christmas gift card

Job summary

RH Commercial Vehicles is seeking a skilled HGV Breakdown Technician to join our expanding aftersales team in the Leicester area. You will attend roadside and customer-site breakdowns, diagnose faults and carry out repairs on a range of commercial vehicles, working with manufacturer training and ongoing career progression.

You will be supported by a leading dealer group, enjoy excellent earning potential with an OTE up to £60,000, and benefit from a structured shift pattern, overtime and a

Qualifications

• Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent qualification.
• IRTEC and IVR accreditations preferred.
• HGV licence required and full UK driving licence held.
• Experience with roadside breakdowns on trucks and vans.

Responsibilities

• Attend roadside and customer-site breakdowns and diagnose faults.
• Carry out repairs to return vehicles to service safely and efficiently.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Fault-finding expertise

Independent worker under pressure

Customer service & communication

Education

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

IRTEC accreditation

IVR qualification

HGV Licence

Tools

Renault Trucks/Isuzu trucks experience

Diagnostic equipment familiarity

Job description

• From £15.91 + overtime + £25 standby rate + £37.50 call out = OTE: Up to £60,000
• Use of breakdown van
• Manufacturer training and career progression

• Cossington, Leicester
• From £15.91 + overtime + £25 standby rate + £37.50 call out = OTE: Up to £60,000
• £1,500 annual tooling scheme
• Use of breakdown van
• Manufacturer training and career progression

Join our award-winning team

RH Commercial Vehicles is looking for a skilled HGV Breakdown Technician to join our growing aftersales team.

If you thrive on solving problems, enjoy working independently and take pride in getting customers back on the road quickly and safely, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Breakdown Technician, you’ll be responsible for attending roadside and customer-site breakdowns, diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on a range of commercial vehicles. You’ll be supported by a leading dealer group, receiving ongoing manufacturer training and benefiting from excellent earning potential and genuine career progression opportunities.

• 40 hours a week, Rotating Shift
• Shift 1: 08:45 - 17:15
• Shift 2: 08:00 - 16:30
• Plus out of hours call out
• OTE of up to £60,000 + depending on experience and call-our participation
• Breakdown call out payments and overtime opportunities
• £1,500 annual tooling scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays + holiday sell-back scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Company pension and sick pay
• In-house and manufacturer technical training opportunities
• Employee wellbeing programme, life assurance programme, Christmas gift card scheme and additional perks
• Attending roadside and customer site breakdowns across the region
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and electronic faults
• Carrying out repairs to return vehicles to service safely efficiently
• Servicing, maintaining and repairing commercial vehicles when required
• Completing work to DVSA and manufacturer standards
• Using diagnostic equipment and mobile workshop systems
• Providing exceptional customer service during breakdown situations
• Maintaining accurate records of work completed
• Keeping up to date with technical developments and manufacturer training
• Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, Commercial Vehicle Repair or equivalent
• Previous roadside breakdown experience
• Experience working on commercial vehicles including trucks and vans
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions under pressure
• Full UK driving licence
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• HGV Licence
• IVR Qualification
• IRTEC accreditation
• Main dealer experience
• Renault Trucks or Isuzu Trucks experience

With over 40 years of experience, RH Commercial Vehicles is one of the UK’s leading commercial vehicle dealer groups and an authorised Renault Trucks and Isuzu Trucks dealer Operating across multiple locations throughout the Midlands, we provide award-winning support to customers and invest heavily in the development of our people.