HGV Technician

GIST; Bristol; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Bristol is looking for an HGV Technician to service and maintain their fleet. The role involves diagnosing faults and ensuring the vehicles meet safety standards. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and previous HGV experience. This position offers a competitive salary of £42,744 plus overtime and additional benefits including toolbox insurance and training support for HGV Class 1 license. Applications should be submitted ASAP as roles may close early due to high demand.

Benefits

Toolbox Insurance and Tool Allowance

20% M&S discount on food, clothing, and homeware

28 days annual leave

Company Pension & life assurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with HGVs.
• Good understanding of safety and performance standards.
• Ability to keep accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Servicing & maintaining HGVs to meet safety and performance standards.
• Diagnosing & repairing electrical and mechanical faults.
• Handling breakdowns & reactive maintenance.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding skills

HGV experience in a fast‑paced environment

Good computer skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Job Title HGV Technician Location Bristol, BS35 3UT GB (Main)

Job Description

About the role

Location : Bristol

Salary : £42,744 + £6004 premium + overtime opportunities.

Shift Pattern(s) : Night shift - variety of shifts available

Why Join Us

At Gist, we don’t just keep fleets moving – we keep careers growing. Working alongside M&S, we deliver cutting‑edge logistics solutions and we’re looking for skilled HGV Technicians to maintain, diagnose, and repair our modern fleet to the highest standards.

If you’re looking for job security, career progression, and a strong team environment, this is the place for you and as part of your role, your benefits include:

• Toolbox Insurance and Tool Allowance
• Training, manufacturer‑led courses, and support for your HGV Class 1 license (after a qualifying period)
• 20% M&S discount on food, clothing, and homeware
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Company Pension & life assurance
• Work with modern tools, diagnostic equipment, and a safe, well‑maintained environment
• Plus much, much more : Why work for us? | Gist Limited

What You'll Be Doing

• Servicing & maintaining HGVs to meet safety and performance standards
• Diagnosing & repairing electrical and mechanical faults
• Handling breakdowns & reactive maintenance, ensuring first‑time fixes
• Following manufacturer guidelines to keep our fleet roadworthy and efficient
• Keeping accurate records of work completed

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (or City and Guilds 1 and 2)
• HGV experience in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding skills
• Class 1 license is desirable…but we can support the right candidate in getting this
• Good computer skills would be beneficial due to maintaining accurate records

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Apply today to start your journey with Gist!

Don’t delay, we may close applications early if we receive a high number of responses.