HGV Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime 1.25x

Pay progression

Training & progression

Licence training opportunities

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced HGV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Heavy Vehicle Technician or HGV Mechanic to join an established workshop in Gloucester. Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent), have prior HGV or commercial vehicle experience, and have the right to work in the UK.

Location: Gloucester. Salary: £17.00 - £18.33 per hour, with higher rates available subject to experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical servicing and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with heavy vehicles or HGVs is essential.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair HGVs and commercial vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carry out preventative maintenance inspections.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and rectify defects.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults.
• Complete repairs to workshop standards and maintain job cards/records.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Education

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced HGV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Heavy Vehicle Technician or HGV Mechanic to join an established workshop in Gloucester. Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent), have previous HGV or commercial vehicle experience and have the right to work in the UK. A Full UK Driving Licence and Class 1 or Class 2 HGV licence are preferred but not essential.

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £17.00 - £18.33 per hour, with higher rates available subject to experience and qualifications

Hours: Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week, approximately 8:00am–5:00pm - Can be flexible

Overtime: Paid at 1.25x basic rate

Ref: 31635

Why Apply?

• Monday to Friday working
• Overtime paid at 1.25x
• Structured pay progression
• Higher rates available for additional experience and qualifications
• Further technical training
• Additional qualification opportunities
• HGV licence training may be available for the right candidate
• Service, maintain and repair HGVs and commercial vehicles
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
• Carry out preventative maintenance inspections
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and rectify defects
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults
• Complete repairs to required workshop standards
• Maintain accurate job cards and workshop records
• Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent
• Previous experience as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician or Heavy Vehicle Technician
• Strong mechanical, servicing and diagnostic skills
• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred
• Class 1 or Class 2 HGV licence preferred but not essential
• Ancillary equipment qualifications or experience would be advantageous