HGV Technician

Gap Technical Ltd; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Benefits package

Job summary

Gap Technical Ltd. is recruiting an HGV Technician for a Bristol-based facility operating on night shifts. The role focuses on maintaining HGVs, diagnosing faults, and ensuring timely, compliant repairs with a focus on first-time fixes.

Applicants should have NVQ3/City & Guilds Level 2 in heavy vehicle maintenance, with Irtec desirable. Good communication and teamwork are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 2 in heavy vehicle maintenance or equivalent.
• Irtec certification is desirable; training may be supported.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the company's HGVs.
• Ensure work is completed on time and in line with manufacturer guidelines.
• Carry out breakdowns and reactive work to high standards.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and communicate findings to teammates.
• Accurately document all work performed.
• Demonstrate strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills to achieve first-time fixes.

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

Mechanical diagnostics

Fault finding

First-time fix

Team communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

City & Guilds Level 2 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Irtec (desirable)

Job description

HGV Technician

£27.50ph + Benefits + Overtime

Bristol

Nights

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a HGV Technician to work at their facility based near Bristol

Performance Objectives

• Responsible for maintaining the company's HGVs.
• Ensuring that all work is completed on time and in compliance with manufacturer guidelines.
• Responsible for carrying out all breakdowns and reactive works to high standards and within the given timeframe.
• You should be able to accurately diagnose electrical and mechanical faults with the HGVs, communicate technical information to your teammates, and escalation any issues to relevant managers.
• You should also possess a keen eye for detail and ensure that all work is accurately documented.
• Additionally, you'll demonstrate good diagnostic and fault-finding skills ensuring first-time fix.

Person Specification

• Ideally a Class 1 Licence
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player attitude, able to recognise and lend a hand where necessary
• A flexible approach to your hours and duties
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ideally, you'll have previous experience in a fast-paced distribution environment. Hold an NVQ Level 3 or City & Guild Level 2 in heavy vehicle maintenance or equivalent
• Desirably hold your Irtec. Training and funding can however be supported to achieve your HGV Class 1 licence or Irtec after a successful length of service.

Closing Date: 04/10/2026

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