HGV Technician

Tru Talent; Cassington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional workshop in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join their team. The role involves maintaining and repairing commercial vehicles while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in HGV Vehicle Repair, experience in a similar role, and a positive attitude. The position offers competitive pay, structured training, and benefits like extra days off for birthdays and annual leave.

Benefits

Extra day off for your birthday

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Structured training and long term career progression

Qualifications

• Experience working as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter or Commercial Vehicle Technician.
• Full UK driving licence for relevant vehicle classes.
• Positive attitude and strong team ethic.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out major and minor repairs on HGVs and commercial vehicles.
• Completing inspections and planned preventative maintenance.
• Diagnosing faults and identifying worn or defective components.

Skills

Fault finding and diagnostic ability

Understanding of DVSA compliance and safety standards

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification in HGV Vehicle Repair and Maintenance

NVQ City and Guilds or IMI qualifications

Job description

HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter - Oxford

Location: Oxford

Pay: £18 to £19 per hour depending on experience

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shifts: Alternating shifts 07 : 30 to 16 : 00 and 13 : 30 to 22 : 00

HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic Role Overview

We are recruiting an experienced HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter in Oxford to join a busy and professional workshop environment. This position would suit a Commercial Vehicle Technician or HGV Engineer who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in safe, compliant and high quality vehicle maintenance and repair.

The focus of this HGV Technician role is simple keep customer vehicles on the road and downtime to a minimum. You will be joining a forward thinking technical team with access to manufacturer led training, ongoing development and structured health and safety learning. Ideal for an HGV Mechanic or HGV Engineer looking for long term stability and progression.

Key Responsibilities of the HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic

• Carrying out major and minor repairs as an HGV Technician on HGVs and commercial vehicles
• Completing inspections and planned preventative maintenance as an HGV Fitter
• Diagnosing faults and identifying worn or defective components in line with DVSA standards
• Maintaining accurate service and repair records as a Commercial Vehicle Technician
• Keeping the workshop clean, safe and organised
• Supporting roadside repairs when required
• Completing job cards, compliance paperwork and warranty documentation
• Assisting with training apprentices and junior HGV Mechanics

Skills and Qualifications Required for the HGV Technician / HGV Engineer

• Level 3 qualification in HGV Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
• NVQ City and Guilds or IMI qualifications accepted
• Experience working as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter or Commercial Vehicle Technician
• Strong fault finding and diagnostic ability
• Good understanding of DVSA compliance and safety standards
• Full UK driving licence for relevant vehicle classes
• Positive attitude and strong team ethic

If you are an experienced HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter or Commercial Vehicle Engineer and are looking for your next opportunity in Oxford, we want to hear from you. You do not need to tick every box. If you have the right experience and attitude, apply and let's talk.

Benefits

• Extra day off for your birthday
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Four times death in service benefit
• Award winning employer with a strong focus on wellbeing and development
• Structured training and long term career progression

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