HGV Technician

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a dynamic HGV Technician in Croydon. This role involves servicing and repairing Heavy Goods Vehicles, performing diagnostics, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should possess essential knowledge of the HGV industry and related experience. The position offers a salary of up to £52,000, with overtime opportunities, comprehensive benefits including a bike to work scheme and training development, and 25 days of annual leave. This is a full-time, permanent position requiring in-person work.

Benefits

Bike to work scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced pension scheme

Health shield medical cash plan

Training and development

Qualifications

• Knowledge of RCV industry is desirable.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of RCVs or similar equipment is desirable.
• Health and Safety knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair Heavy Goods Vehicles.
• Run diagnostics using a range of equipment.
• Carry out routine inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Knowledge of HGV industry

Effective communication

Team player

Education

Year 3 C&G training or equivalent

Job description

We are working on behalf of our prestigious client, who have been in business since the early 1900's and are the UK's market leader in the manufacture of waste management vehicles. Their famous brand name is visible on the front of leading waste management company cabs everyday across the United Kingdom's streets. Our client is looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, and dynamic multi‑disciplined HGV Technician to join their Croydon team.

Job Purpose

To service, maintain and repair vehicle chassis, body, and specialist mounted equipment according to the manufacturer's specifications.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day service and repair of Heavy Goods Vehicles
• Run diagnostics on vehicles using a range of equipment
• Maintain a safe working environment at all times
• Carry out routine vehicle inspections, routine maintenance, fault finding and repairs
• Complete technical training when required
• Complete relevant documentation
• Provide industry‑leading customer service
• Carry out HGV MOT inspections and preparations

HGV Technician, Croydon

• Salary: up to £52,000.00 pa DOE (plus overtime)
• Overtime paid at 1.5× Monday‑to‑Friday and Saturday, 2× Sunday and Bank holidays plus day in lieu
• Location: Croydon
• Hours: 45 hours per week, 9 hours per day between 06:30 and 16:00 Monday‑to‑Friday
• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

Company Benefits

• Bike to work scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced pension scheme and DIS benefit
• Health shield medical cash plan
• Training and development

Criteria

Essential / Desirable

Knowledge

• Knowledge of HGV industry (Essential)
• Knowledge of RCV industry (Desirable)

Experience

• Experience of both body and chassis maintenance and repair (Essential)
• Experience in maintenance and repair of RCVs or similar equipment (Desirable)
• Year 3 C&G training or equivalent (Essential)
• Health and Safety (Desirable)

Job‑related skills & abilities

• Ability to communicate with others effectively (Essential)
• Ability to work under own initiative (Desirable)
• Good customer service ethos (Desirable)
• Team player (Essential)

Other requirements

• Self‑motivated (Essential)
• Willing to work overtime as needed (Desirable)
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK on occasion (Desirable)

Quality & Environmental Responsibilities

Responsible for the management, compliance and upkeep of the quality & environmental procedures, records, and documents relevant to the role.

Please note that you may be asked to carry out tasks other than the above that are deemed by your manager to be appropriate, reasonable and within the remit of your role. You will be expected to carry out these ad hoc tasks as requested.

Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please continue to visit the website for other opportunities.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location

In person