HGV Technician

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Brompton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

KHR Recruitment Specialists are seeking an experienced HGV Technician for their Gillingham workshop. You will perform routine servicing, PMI inspections, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults, and prepare vehicles for MOT. The role requires strong fault-finding skills, experience with HGVs, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach. Class 1/2 licence beneficial but not essential, salary £40,000–£45,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in HGV Maintenance & Servicing/Repair or equivalent.
• Previous experience as an HGV Technician or Mechanic.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience servicing and maintaining HGVs.
• Experience carrying out PMI work.
• Experience working on DAF and/or Mercedes vehicles advantageous.
• Proactive, detail oriented, able to work independently or in a team.
• HGV Class 1 or 2 licence beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Complete PMI (Preventative Maintenance Inspection) work.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults.
• Carry out mechanical repairs and component replacements.
• Electrical fault finding, repairs and diagnostics.
• Work on braking, suspension, steering and transmission systems.
• Carry out inspections and identify potential faults.
• Maintain and repair vehicle engines and related components.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify and rectify faults.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and ensure roadworthiness.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

PMI experience

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 in HGV Maintenance & Servicing/Repair

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

HGV TECHNICIAN

Location: Gillingham

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000pa

Hours: Monday to Friday - Days

KHR Recruitment Specialists are working with a well-established transport and logistics business based in Gillingham, who are looking for an experienced HGV Technician to join their in-house workshop team.

Key responsibilities

• Carrying out routine servicing and preventative maintenance
• Completing PMI (Preventative Maintenance Inspection) work
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults
• Carrying out mechanical repairs and component replacements
• Electrical fault finding, repairs and diagnostics
• Working on braking, suspension, steering and transmission systems
• Carrying out inspections and identifying potential faults
• Maintaining and repairing vehicle engines and associated components
• Using diagnostic equipment to identify and rectify faults
• Preparing vehicles for MOT and ensuring roadworthiness
• Maintaining accurate maintenance and repair records
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures

Candidate Profile

• NVQ Level 3 in HGV Maintenance & Servicing/Repair or equivalent
• Previous experience as an HGV Technician or Mechanic
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Experience servicing and maintaining HGVs
• Experience carrying out PMI work
• Experience working on DAF and/or Mercedes vehicles would be advantageous
• A proactive approach and strong attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A Class 1 or Class 2 HGV licence would be beneficial but is not essential