HGV Night Shift Technician

Russell Taylor Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift allowance

Bonus scheme

Healthcare benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank hols

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is hiring an experienced HGV Night Shift Technician in Ipswich to service, diagnose and repair a range of heavy vehicles. You will work a Tuesday–Friday night pattern from 7:30pm to 7:00am, totaling 44 hours per week, in a modern workshop.

You’ll diagnose faults, perform repairs to manufacturer standards and maintain high safety and quality levels. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical diagnostics, experience with diagnostic equipment, and a full UK driving

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Experience as HGV Technician/Mechanic with commercial vehicles.
• Ability to diagnose faults with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and electronic faults on commercial vehicles.
• Service, maintain and repair vehicles to manufacturer standards.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults and complete repairs.
• Carry out scheduled safety inspections and identify further repairs.
• Complete job cards and workshop documentation accurately.
• Ensure work is carried out safely and within timescales.
• Support other technicians when required.
• Carry out inspections and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical diagnostic skills

Electrical diagnostic skills

Diagnostic equipment usage

Attention to detail

Fault diagnosis with minimal oversight

Communication skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Manufacturer-specific diagnostic systems

Job description

HGV Night Shift Technician

Hours: 44 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Tuesday - Friday, 7:30pm - 7:00am

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Night Shift Technician to join a well-established commercial vehicle workshop.
You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing a range of commercial vehicles to a high standard. The role requires a confident and experienced technician who can work independently, accurately diagnose faults and complete repairs safely and efficiently.
This is an excellent opportunity for an HGV Technician looking for a permanent night-shift position within a modern workshop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and electronic faults on commercial vehicles.
• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to manufacturer standards.
• Use modern diagnostic equipment to identify and rectify vehicle faults.
• Complete scheduled safety inspections and identify any additional repairs required.
• Repair and replace faulty components and vehicle parts.
• Work on mechanical, electrical and vehicle subsystem faults.
• Follow the repair process from initial fault diagnosis through to completion.
• Complete job cards and workshop documentation accurately.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently and within agreed timescales.
• Support other Technicians within the workshop where required.
• Carry out inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and vehicle safety.

Requirements

• City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Previous experience working as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Truck Technician or Commercial Vehicle Technician.
• Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills.
• Experience using modern diagnostic equipment.
• Previous experience working on commercial vehicles, trucks or heavy vehicles.
• Ability to diagnose faults with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow workshop procedures and manufacturer guidelines.
• Good communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience with manufacturer-specific diagnostic systems would be advantageous but is not essential.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Night shift allowance.
• Additional earning potential for experienced diagnostic Technicians.
• Bonus scheme.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing commercial vehicle business.

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