HGV Technician

RECRUITMENT HELPLINE; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £50,000

No Shift Work

20 days annual leave plus Bank Hollid…

Job summary

RECRUITMENT HELPLINE is seeking an experienced HGV Technician in Ashford to maintain and repair heavy goods vehicles across a mixed fleet. You will diagnose faults, perform servicing, and ensure MOT readiness.

The role offers a salary up to £50,000 per year, with no shift work, but two Saturday mornings per month are required. Join a well-established company and contribute to keeping Volvo, Scania, Mercedes, DAF and Renault fleets on the road.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HGV Technician/ Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills
• HGV licence preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and inspections on HGVs and trailers, including annual MOT preparation
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
• Repair or replace faulty components, parts, or systems
• Perform vehicle servicing, including oil changes, filter replacements, and fluid checks
• Use hand tools and specialist equipment to complete repairs and maintenance tasks
• Assemble and disassemble vehicle components as required
• Conduct diagnostic tests using computerized systems
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, servicing, and inspections

Skills

HGV Technician

Diagnostic skills

Repair skills

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: Up To £50,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience.

Location: Ashford TN23.

About The Role

The company are currently looking to recruit a skilled and experienced HGV Technician to join their team.

You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) across a mixed fleet including Volvo, Scania, Mercedes, DAF and Renault vehicles.

This is a full-time position offering a salary of up to £50,000 per year, no shift work and you will be required to work two Saturday mornings per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and inspections on HGVs and trailers, including annual MOT preparation
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
• Repair or replace faulty components, parts, or systems
• Perform vehicle servicing, including oil changes, filter replacements, and fluid checks
• Use hand tools and specialist equipment to complete repairs and maintenance tasks
• Assemble and disassemble vehicle components as required
• Conduct diagnostic tests using computerized systems
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, servicing, and inspections

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as an HGV Technician/ Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills
• HGV licence preferred but not essential.

Company Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000
• No Shift Work
• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.