HGV Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Healthcare plan

Maternity/paternity leave

Overtime rate (OT)

Breakdown rota option

Manufacturer training

Discounts on perks

Job summary

Our client, a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in Coventry, is recruiting an experienced HGV Technician to join its team. This role offers up to £23 per hour depending on experience and qualifications, with excellent training and clear career progression.

You will service, maintain and repair Volvo trucks, diagnose faults with advanced diagnostic equipment, complete inspections and MOT preparation, and mentor apprentices.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3, or equivalent, in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Previous experience as an HGV Technician or in a similar commercial vehicle role.
• Experience working on HGVs, trucks, buses or other commercial vehicles.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on Volvo trucks.
• Diagnose and rectify faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Complete inspections, MOT preparation and preventative maintenance.
• Ensure all work meets manufacturer quality and safety standards.
• Follow safe working practices and PPE requirements.
• Support and mentor apprentices and trainee technicians.

Skills

Diagnostic abilities

HGV vehicle experience

Safety focus

Education

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Our client, a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, is recruiting an experienced HGV Technician to join its Coventry team. This HGV Technician position offers up to £23 per hour depending on experience and qualifications, alongside excellent training and genuine career progression.

• Pay of up to £23 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service
• Generous contributory pension scheme and company-paid life assurance
• Healthcare plan with optional dental cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and foster leave
• Saturday overtime paid at time and a half
• Optional breakdown rota with additional earning potential
• Manufacturer training and progression opportunities through to Master Technician
• Discounted gym membership, Cycle to Work Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
• Exclusive discounts on holidays, cinema tickets, retail and experiences

Duties:

• As an HGV Technician, carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on Volvo trucks
• Diagnose and rectify faults using advanced diagnostic equipment
• Complete inspections, MOT preparation and preventative maintenance
• Ensure all work meets manufacturer quality and safety standards
• Follow safe working practices and PPE requirements
• Support and mentor apprentices and trainee technicians

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3, or equivalent, in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Previous experience as an HGV Technician or in a similar commercial vehicle role
• Experience working on HGVs, trucks, buses or other commercial vehicles
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety

This HGV Technician vacancy offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career with a respected commercial vehicle manufacturer. The successful HGV Technician will benefit from structured manufacturer training, strong earning potential and progression towards Master Technician status.