HGV Technician

Gap Technical Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Technical Ltd is representing a global manufacturing business recruiting an HGV Technician near Crewe. The role involves maintaining HGVs, diagnosing faults, and performing breakdown responses, with a focus on timely, compliant service.

The successful candidate will have strong diagnostic skills, good communication, and the ability to work unsupervised in a fast-paced environment, with a Class 1 licence preferred and Irtec desirable.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Team player attitude with willingness to help others.
• Flexible approach to hours and duties.
• Ability to work unsupervised in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the company’s HGV fleet to high standards.
• Complete breakdowns and reactive work in a timely manner.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults on HGVs.
• Accurately document all work and communicate issues to managers.
• Strive for first-time fault resolution and quality workmanship.

Job description

HGV Technician

£21.49ph + Shift Uplift up to 35% + Benefits

Crewe

Days Only

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a HGV Technician to work at their facility based near Crewe

Performance Objectives

• Responsible for maintaining the company's HGVs.
• Ensuring that all work is completed on time and in compliance with manufacturer guidelines.
• Responsible for carrying out all breakdowns and reactive works to high standards and within the given timeframe.
• You should be able to accurately diagnose electrical and mechanical faults with the HGVs, communicate technical information to your teammates, and elevate any issues to relevant managers.
• You should also possess a keen eye for detail and ensure that all work is accurately documented.
• Additionally, you'll demonstrate good diagnostic and fault-finding skills ensuring first-time fix.

Person Specification

• Ideally a Class 1 Licence
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player attitude, able to recognise and lend a hand where necessary
• A flexible approach to your hours and duties
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ideally, you'll have previous experience in a fast-paced distribution environment. Hold an NVQ Level 3 or City & Guild Level 2 in heavy vehicle maintenance or equivalent
• Desirably hold your Irtec. Training and funding can however be supported to achieve your HGV Class 1 licence or Irtec after a successful length of service.

If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch

Closing Date: 04/10/2026

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