HGV Technician

Auto Skills UK; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Contributory pension

Death in Service - 2x annual salary

Aviva Smart Health

Profit share after qualifying period

Stable, long-term employment

Job summary

Auto Skills UK in Barnsley is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to service, maintain, diagnose and repair HGVs and commercial vehicles, ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard.

Shifts rotate with 40 hours weekly plus 1-in-3 Saturdays, and a salary of £44,360 per annum based on contracted hours with enhanced overtime. Desirable experience includes HGV Class 1/2 licences and modern diagnostic systems.

Qualifications

• Experienced HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic.
• Strong commercial vehicle maintenance and repair experience.
• Good mechanical and diagnostic skills.
• Reliable, flexible and a strong team player.
• Able to work efficiently while maintaining a right-first-time approach.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and technical faults
• Carry out servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance
• Complete repairs to manufacturer standards
• Identify faults and report findings accurately
• Complete job cards and workshop documentation
• Work as part of a professional, supportive workshop team

Skills

HGV Technician

HGV Mechanic

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Team player

Job description

HGV TECHNICIAN

Location: Barnsley

Salary: £44,360 per annum based on contracted hours + 1-in-3 Saturday mornings

Rates: £20.33/hr | £30.50/hr overtime | £40.66/hr before 7am

Hours: 40 hours + 1-in-3 Saturday mornings

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Shifts: Rotating early and late shifts

Shift Pattern

Week 1: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm

Week 2: Monday-Thursday, 12pm-8:30pm; Friday, 11:30am-8pm

1-in-3 Saturdays: 8am-12pm

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, inspection, diagnostics and repair of HGVs and commercial vehicles, ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard.

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and technical faults
• Carry out servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance
• Complete repairs to manufacturer standards
• Identify faults and report findings accurately
• Complete job cards and workshop documentation
• Work as part of a professional, supportive workshop team

Pay & Overtime

• £20.33 per hour - first 40 hours
• £30.50 per hour - any hours over 40
• £40.66 per hour - hours worked before 7am
• £44,360 per annum based on contracted hours + 1-in-3 Saturdays
• Saturday mornings paid at £30.50 per hour
• Additional overtime available on top of the advertised salary

About You

• Experienced HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic
• Strong commercial vehicle maintenance and repair experience
• Good mechanical and diagnostic skills
• Reliable, flexible and a strong team player
• Able to work efficiently while maintaining a right-first-time approach

Desirable experience: HGV Class 1 or 2 licence, hydraulics/cranes, tippers, tipper grabs, beavertails and modern diagnostic systems.

Benefits

• £44,360 based on contracted hours + Saturdays
• Excellent overtime rates
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Contributory pension
• Death in Service - 2x annual salary
• Aviva Smart Health
• Profit share after qualifying period
• Stable, long‑term employment