HGV Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Corby, West Midlands; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Enhanced pension scheme

Sick pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Health Shield cover

Résumé du poste

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation in Corby for a skilled HGV Technician. The role is permanent and full-time within a modern fleet operation focused on long-term stability and workforce development.

Key duties include inspection, servicing and repair of HGVs to DOT standards, accurate documentation, and collaboration with external workshops. A City & Guilds in Motor Vehicle Engineering is required; IRTEC is advantageous with training provided.

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of Department of Transport compliance and standards.
• IRTEC license advantageous but training can be provided.

Responsabilités

• Inspect, service, maintain and repair HGVs and commercial vehicles per DOT standards.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults to ensure vehicle safety.
• Complete service documentation accurately.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and liaise with external workshops for specialist repairs.
• Attend breakdowns on-site and off-site to minimise downtime.
• Support workshop operations, including ad-hoc supervisory tasks as required.
• Repair associated equipment such as forklifts and workshop tools.
• Contribute to health and safety regulations within the workshop.

Connaissances

Diagnostic skills

Formation

City & Guilds qualification in Motor Vehicle Engineering

IRTEC license (advantageous)

Description du poste

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established organisation based in Corby, Northamptonshire, seeking a skilled HGV Technician. This is a permanent, full-time position offering excellent benefits, a structured working schedule, and a supportive workshop environment. The successful HGV Technician will join a modern fleet operation committed to investing in its workforce and long-term stability.

Benefits of a HGV Technician:

• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Health Shield cover for health and leisure memberships
• Long-term career progression and ongoing training
• Supportive work environment with modern facilities

Duties of a HGV Technician:

• Conduct inspection, servicing, maintenance, and repairs of HGVs and commercial vehicles in accordance with Department of Transport standards
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults, ensuring vehicle safety and compliance
• Complete all relevant service documentation accurately
• Carry out vehicle road tests to verify repairs and quality controlPrepare vehicles for MOT testing and liaise with external workshops for specialist repairs
• Attend breakdowns on-site and off-site to ensure minimal vehicle downtime
• Support workshop operations, including ad-hoc supervisory responsibilities as required
• Repair associated equipment such as forklifts and workshop tools
• Contribute to health and safety regulations within the workshop environment

Requirements of a HGV Technician:

• Previous experience as an HGV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician, or similar role
• City & Guilds qualification in Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent
• IRTEC license advantageous but training can be provided
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Good understanding of Department of Transport compliance and standards
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team