HGV Technician

CALOR UK; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CALOR UK is seeking a proactive HGV Technician for its Bury St Edmunds workshop. The role involves maintaining and repairing vehicles, ensuring safety standards, and offering a competitive salary of £41,781 annually plus excellent benefits. Candidates should hold a City & Guilds qualification and have experience in the field.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Life assurance

Income protection

Retail discounts and holiday purchase schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as HGV Technician.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle systems and equipment.
• HGV C+E licence preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and modify the fleet of vehicles and trailers.
• Perform diagnostics and fault analysis.
• Ensure work meets Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Ability to multitask

Education

City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

HGV Technician

Site - Bury St Edmunds (On-Site Workshop)

Salary & Benefits £18.91 per hour/£41,781 per annum

Plus, excellent benefits package (scroll down for full details)

Join the Calor Gas Team!

HGV Technician – Bury St Edmunds (On-Site Workshop)

Are you a proactive and experienced HGV Technician ready for your next challenge? Join Calor Gas and become part of a company that values quality, safety, and expertise.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain, repair, and modify Calor’s fleet of vehicles and trailers
• Perform diagnostics, fault analysis, and technical resolutions
• Ensure all work meets strict Health & Safety standards
• Operate tools and workshop equipment safely and effectively
• Maintain clear documentation and complete all records accurately
• Carry out high-standard engineering repairs independently and within a team

Shift Pattern

• Core hours: 6:00am – 3:00pm
• Late shift: One week in every 4
• On-call rota: Introduced after full Calor training is completed

What We’re Looking For

• City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent discipline)
• Proven experience as an HGV Technician
• Strong knowledge of vehicle systems, trailers, plant, and workshop equipment
• Skilled in diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical & pneumatic faults
• Ability to multitask, work to deadlines, and follow H&S regulations
• Team player with good communication and organisational skills
• HGV C+E licence (Class 1) and ADR preferred but not essential

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) – increasing with service
• Private medical insurance (with optional discounted family cover)
• Pension plan: 4.5% company contribution rising to 7.5% after 2 years
• Life assurance: 4x your salary from day one
• Income protection: 50% salary cover after 2 years
• Retail discounts, holiday purchase schemes, and discounted gas & appliances

Ready to bring your expertise to a company that truly values its people?
Apply today and take the next step in your HGV career with Calor Gas.

To be considered for the above opportunity you must be eligible to live and work in UK and hold a full driving licence that is valid for you to drive in the UK.

At Calor, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and embracing diversity is not only the right thing to do, but it also drives innovation and success.

We understand that building an inclusive business is an ongoing journey, and we are dedicated to continually learning, evolving, and challenging ourselves to create a more equitable and inclusive future. We encourage all members of our community to join us on this journey, as we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for a better, brighter tomorrow.