HGV Technician

HR Tech; Cornwood; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle maintenance company is seeking an HGV Technician in Ivybridge, UK. The role involves maintaining refuse collection vehicles, ensuring safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Service, strong diagnostic skills, and excellent communication abilities. Benefits include enhanced pension, medical coverage, and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Shield Medical Cash Plan

Training and Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial vehicle repair and servicing.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on chassis and mounted equipment.
• Service vehicles to VOSA standards and prepare them for MOT inspections.
• Liaise professionally with customers and work independently at customer sites.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Understanding of electronics, hydraulics, and wiring diagrams

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance

Job description

Overview

Location: Ivybridge
Role: HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic
Location: Ivybridge, PL21 9PE
Hours: 45 hours per week | between 07:30 and 17:00 Monday to Friday
Salary: between £43,564.68 - £44,082.01 pa DOE

Are you a skilled technician with a passion for vehicle maintenance and a commitment to high standards? We’re looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented HGV Technician to join our Aftermarket team!

This hands‑on HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic role involves maintaining and repairing refuse collection vehicles to the highest standards, ensuring safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction every step of the way.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on chassis and mounted equipment
• Service vehicles to VOSA standards and prepare them for MOT inspections
• Complete body and chassis repairs and ensure compliance with Department of Transport specifications
• Maintain accurate records and enter job details into company systems
• Liaise professionally with customers and work independently at customer sites
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently and to company standards
• Follow health and safety procedures and conduct risk assessments where required
• Undertake training to enhance technical skills and knowledge

Ideal Candidate

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance
• Proven experience in commercial vehicle repair and servicing
• Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding skills
• Understanding of electronics, hydraulics, and wiring diagrams
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including overtime
• Experience with electric vehicles, IRTEC qualification, or HGV Class 2 licence is a bonus

What You'll Need

If you’re ready to take your technical skills to the next level as HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic, we’d love to hear from you! We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your growth in the role.

At Dennis Eagle we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident organisation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We invite you to engage in an open conversation with us about how we can best support you and ensure that your unique skills and talents are recognised and valued.

Your success is integral to our collective growth, and we look forward to working together to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive.

Why Youll Love Working Here as a HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays: this is based on a 5 day working week (pro rata to 20 days plus Bank Holidays for a 4 day working week)
• Enhanced Pension Scheme and DIS Benefit: The company contributes 5% of total salary into our pension scheme, and 5x basic salary Death In Service
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24‑hour helpline for support with life’s challenges
• Health Shield Medical Cash Plan: coverage for medical expenses including prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more
• GP Anytime: 24/7 access to online GP services
• Training and Development: mandatory equipment training, a Management Development Programme, and upskilling opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Care Concierge: support navigating the care system
• Occupational Health Support and Health Surveillance
• My Benefits Platform: discounts from retailers and services
• Independent Free Mortgage Advice

Please don’t delay your application, this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.

Please be aware that Dennis Eagle is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

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