HGV Night Shift Technician

Russell Taylor Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift allowance

Healthcare benefits

Bonus scheme

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Career progression

Job summary

The Russell Taylor Group is seeking an experienced HGV Night Shift Technician to join our Ipswich workshop. You will service, diagnose and repair a range of commercial vehicles during a permanent night shift, with a Tuesday–Friday pattern from 7:30pm to 7:00am.

We expect strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills, ability to work independently, and a Full UK Driving Licence. Join a modern, well-equipped workshop offering competitive hourly rates, night shift allowance and ongoing

Qualifications

• City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Experience as HGV Technician or similar (truck/commercial).
• Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

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 faults.
• Complete scheduled safety inspections and identify additional repairs.
• Repair and replace faulty components and vehicle parts.
• Work on mechanical, electrical and vehicle subsystem faults.
• Follow the repair process from initial fault diagnosis to completion.
• Complete job cards and workshop documentation accurately.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently and within timescales.
• Support other Technicians within the workshop as required.
• Carry out inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and vehicle safety.

Skills

Mechanical diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

UK driving licence

Education

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

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

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.