HGV Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Burton Green; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday + BH

Company pension with life assurance

Healthcare plan

Maternity/paternity/bonding leave

Overtime and weekend rota

Training and progression to Master &

Employee discounts

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join our Coventry team. The role offers up to £23 per hour, depending on experience, plus excellent training and genuine career progression.

Responsibilities include servicing and repairing Volvo trucks, diagnosing faults, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will mentor apprentices and contribute to workshop efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Experience as an HGV Technician.
• Experience on HGVs/trucks/buses.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
• Commitment to high standards of workmanship and safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on Volvo trucks as an HGV Technician.
• Diagnose faults using advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Complete inspections, MOT preparation and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure work meets manufacturer quality and safety standards.
• Follow safe working practices and PPE requirements.
• Support and mentor apprentices and trainee technicians.

Skills

HGV maintenance experience

Diagnostic skills

Safety-conscious

Mentor apprentices

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Our client, a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, is recruiting an experienced HGV Technician to join its Coventry team. This HGV Technician position offers up to £23 per hour depending on experience and qualifications, alongside excellent training and genuine career progression.

Benefits:

• Pay of up to £23 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service
• Generous contributory pension scheme and company-paid life assurance
• Healthcare plan with optional dental cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and foster leave
• Saturday overtime paid at time and a half
• Optional breakdown rota with additional earning potential
• Manufacturer training and progression opportunities through to Master Technician
• Discounted gym membership, Cycle to Work Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
• Exclusive discounts on holidays, cinema tickets, retail and experiences

Duties:

• As an HGV Technician, carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on Volvo trucks
• Diagnose and rectify faults using advanced diagnostic equipment
• Complete inspections, MOT preparation and preventative maintenance
• Ensure all work meets manufacturer quality and safety standards
• Follow safe working practices and PPE requirements
• Support and mentor apprentices and trainee technicians

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3, or equivalent, in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Previous experience as an HGV Technician or in a similar commercial vehicle role
• Experience working on HGVs, trucks, buses or other commercial vehicles
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety

This HGV Technician vacancy offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career with a respected commercial vehicle manufacturer. The successful HGV Technician will benefit from structured manufacturer training, strong earning potential and progression towards Master Technician status.