HGV Technician

OA; Coventry; On-site; Full time

Job summary

OA is seeking an experienced HGV Workshop Technician to join their Coventry team. This full-time, permanent role involves performing maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on HGVs in a supportive environment. The position offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Company events

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with HGVs in a maintenance and repair capacity.
• Solid understanding of DVSA standards for roadworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and scheduled maintenance in line with DVSA guidelines.
• Diagnose and rectify faults using advanced diagnostic tools and systems.
• Attend roadside and field breakdowns as needed.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Mechanical repairs

MOT preparation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in HGV Maintenance

Job description

OA Are Recruiting: HGV Workshop Technician – Coventry (Nights)
Pay: £24.00 per hour | Overtime: £30.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 20:00–06:00 (4 x 10-hour shifts)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

OA are currently recruiting experiencedHGV Workshop Techniciansto join our Coventry-based team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, both within our well-equipped workshop and on the road using our mobile service vans.

As a Workshop Technician, you’ll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of duties including maintenance, servicing, diagnostics, and repairs on HGVs. You'll be part of a proactive team ensuring vehicles are maintained to the highest safety and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine inspections and scheduled maintenance in line with DVSA guidelines.
• Complete engine and vehicle servicing, MOT preparation, and mechanical repairs.
• Diagnose and rectify faults using advanced diagnostic tools and systems.
• Accurately complete job cards and service documentation using R2C.
• Attend roadside and field breakdowns as needed, including occasional out-of-hours support.
• Proven experience working with HGVs in a maintenance and repair capacity.
• Solid understanding of DVSA standards for roadworthiness.
• NVQ Level 3 in HGV Maintenance (or equivalent) or time-served experience.
• Skilled in fault diagnosis, mechanical repairs, and MOT preparation.

Desirable (Training Provided if Needed):

• IRTEC accreditation
• HGV Class C E Licence
• Experience with car transporters
• Familiarity with LOLER testing
• Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical lifting systems
• Experience using R2C workshop systems

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of £24.00 with overtime at £30.00
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Company events and a supportive team environment
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career development

Work Schedule:

• Night shifts: Monday to Thursday, 20:00–06:00 (4 nights, 10-hour shifts)
• Occasional day shifts to cover planned leave

Location:On-site – Coventry

If you're an experienced HGV technician looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you

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