HGV Technician

E3 Recruitment; Calthorpe Fields; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional fleet workshop is looking for an experienced HGV Technician to ensure customer vehicles remain safe and reliable. You will carry out inspections, service HGVs, perform repairs, and keep accurate service records. This role offers competitive earning potential with overtime and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime rates

20 days' annual leave

Life assurance benefit

Uniform and boot allowance

Company pension scheme

Access to structured training

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification in HGV Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Strong fault-finding skills aligned with DVSA standards.
• Possess a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections and preventive maintenance on HGVs.
• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs on vehicles.
• Maintain accurate service records and job cards.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Mechanical repairs

Electrical repairs

HGV Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Education

Level 3 qualification in HGV Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking to join a forward-thinking organisation that genuinely invests in its people? This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional, well-equipped fleet workshop where high standards, teamwork and continued development are at the heart of what we do.

The Role

As a HGV Technician, you will play a vital part in ensuring customer vehicles remain roadworthy, safe, and reliable. You'll work with a variety of heavy commercial vehicles, carrying out both planned maintenance and essential repairs. Overtime is readily available, offering excellent earning potential.

What You'll Be Doing as a HGV Technician

• Carrying out inspections, servicing and preventive maintenance on HGVs, trailers and associated vehicles.
• Performing mechanical and electrical repairs, both minor and major.
• Supporting diagnostic work and collaborating with colleagues to identify and resolve faults efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate service records, job cards and warranty documentation.
• Ensuring workshop housekeeping standards are consistently met, including inventory and cleanliness.
• Providing roadside support when required.

What You'll Need

• A Level 3 qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds or IMI) in HGV Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Strong fault‑finding skills aligned with DVSA standards.
• A full UK driving licence (HGV licence desirable but not essential).
• A proactive, safety‑focused approach and pride in delivering quality workmanship.

What's In It For You As a HGV Technician

• Enhanced overtime rates paid at 1.5x basic hourly rate
• 20 days' annual leave (on a rotating shift pattern)
• Life assurance benefit
• Uniform and boot allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Access to structured manufacturer training and in‑house development pathways
• Opportunities for career progression and annual appraisals
• Wellbeing and employee assistance programmes, including remote GP access
• Reward and recognition initiatives, long‑service awards and staff celebration events
• Supportive workplace culture with a focus on development, respect and teamwork
• Community engagement and charity initiatives

Salary: Up to £48,672 per annum (equivalent to £19.50/hour)

Location: Reading area

Overtime: 1.5x

Shift: 4 on / 4 off | 06:00-18:00

For more information about the HGV Technician position, please contact Sophie Ranson at E3 Recruitment