HGV Technician

Holt-Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£3,000 Joining Bonus

Health Cover

Free Travel

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Holt-Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a major transport operator for an HGV Technician in Bath. You will diagnose and repair electrical faults, service vehicles, and verify repairs in a modern depot.

The role offers 39 hours per week, full-time permanency, a £3,000 joining bonus, health cover, and opportunities for upskilling and progression. Candidates should have NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, experience on heavy vehicles, and a valid UK driving licence; PCV licence

Qualifications

• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or City & Guilds equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Experience working on heavy vehicles (HGV/PCV) preferred.
• Good electrical fault-finding and diagnostic knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing vehicle electrical faults, routine servicing, and parts replacement.
• Specifying correct repair methods and identifying required parts.
• Conducting vehicle road testing to diagnose faults or sign off on repairs.
• Ensuring full compliance with health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Heavy vehicle experience

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

HGV Technician

Salary: £45,000 - £51,000

Hours: 39 hours per week | Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Bath

Shift: Various shifts available

Incentive: £3,000 New Recruit Joining Bonus!

We are recruiting on behalf of one of the UK’s largest transport operators. Operating from a modern, state-of-the-art workshop in Blantyre, you will work on modern passenger vehicles with access to first-class technical upskilling and a clear career progression path.

We welcome applications from HGV Technicians, PSV/Bus Mechanics, Light Commercial (LCV) Mechanics, and ex-Forces/Military Engineers looking for a stable career move.

The Benefits for the HGV Technician / PSV Technician

• £3,000 Joining Bonus
• Health Cover
• Free Travel
• Work-Life Balance
• Perks

The Role of the HGV Technician / PSV Technician

Working in a highly equipped, modern depot, your day-to-day will include:

• Diagnosing and repairing vehicle electrical faults, routine servicing, and parts replacement.
• Specifying correct repair methods and identifying required parts.
• Conducting vehicle road testing to diagnose faults or sign off on repairs.
• Ensuring full compliance with health and safety (HSE) guidelines and standard operating procedures.

What You Need as the HGV Technician / PSV Technician

• NVQ / SVQ Level 3 (or City & Guilds equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Experience working on heavy vehicles (HGV/PCV) is preferred, but light commercial or mechanical military backgrounds are highly welcome.
• Good electrical fault-finding and diagnostic knowledge.
• Valid UK driving licence. (A PCV licence is a bonus, but the company will pay and support you to get one!).

Please note: Background checks are standard practice. Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.