HGV Technician

Holt Recruitment Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle maintenance company in Bath is seeking an HGV Technician to ensure the servicing, repair, and maintenance of public service vehicles. The successful candidate will work on engines, brakes, and electrical systems while adhering to DVSA standards. Key qualifications include NVQ level 3 in HGV/PSV Maintenance and strong problem-solving skills. This role offers competitive hourly rates and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• Experience with modern CAN bus electrical systems and OEM diagnostic systems.
• Full UK Driving licence is required.
• PCV Licence is desirable, training provided if absent.

Responsibilities

• Routine servicing, repair, and maintenance of the PSV fleet to DVSA standards.
• Perform repairs on bus engines, brakes, electrical systems, and air-conditioning.
• Use diagnostic tools to assess engine performance and other vital components.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

NVQ level 3, City & Guilds, Time Served or equivalent qualifications in HGV / PSV Maintenance

Tools

PCV Licence

CAN bus electrical systems

OEM diagnostic systems

Job description

Job Title

HGV Technician

Location

Bath

Salary

£20.00 - £22.00 an hour

Overview

TheHGV Technicianis responsible for ensuring that vehicles are serviced, repaired and maintained to the highest standards. This is an excellent opportunity for anHGV Technicianto play a key role in maintaining the reliability and safety of the public service vehicles.

What you'll do as the HGV Technician :

• Routine servicing, repair and maintenance of the PSV Fleet to highest DVSA standards
• Perform repairs on bus engines, brakes, electrical systems, air-conditioning, and other mechanical components.
• Ensure that all buses are in line with the manufacturer’s maintenance guidelines
• Use diagnostic tools to assess engine performance, brakes, transmission, electrical systems, and other vital components.
• Provide on-site services including breakdown recovery, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Be available for urgent repairs as required, ensuring timely responses to minimize vehicle downtime.

What you'll need to have as HGV Technician :

• NVQ level 3, City & Guilds, Time Served or equivalent qualifications in HGV / PSV Maintenance
• Experience of modern CAN bus electrical systems and OEM diagnostic systems
• Full UK Driving licence
• PCV Licence – Desirable. If you don’t have one, we will train you.

Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment and the overhaul and repair of vehicle electrical systems.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

If you are interested in this HGV Technician role, please apply today.