HGV Technician

M PRO Recruitment Limited; Croydon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services provider in Croydon is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join their growing team. This opportunity offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 per annum and optional overtime, with tasks involving diagnostics, repairs, and technical support for modern commercial vehicles. The ideal candidate will possess strong diagnostic skills and experience with various mechanical systems, along with knowledge of DVSA standards. Join a company that values ongoing training and career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Optional overtime available

Company pension

Ongoing training and development

Career progression within a growing business

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HGV Technician.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Experience working with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in software diagnostics and programming on commercial vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
• Identifying and rectifying manufacturer and body builder faults.
• Software diagnostics, programming, and fault rectification.
• Ensuring all work complies with current legislation and standards.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

Experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems

Proficiency in software diagnostics and programming

Familiarity with dealer diagnostic software

Good knowledge of DVSA regulations

Job description

We are working with a well-established fleet maintenance and technical services provider who are looking to recruit an experienced HGV Technician to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician with strong fault-finding capability across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and software-based systems, working on a modern commercial vehicle fleet.

The Role

As an HGV Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of commercial vehicles. The position involves advanced diagnostics, repairs, and technical support, including software programming and complex fault rectification.

Key responsibilities:

• Diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults
• Identifying and rectifying manufacturer and body builder faults
• Software diagnostics, programming, and fault rectification (onsite and with remote support when required)
• Using dealer diagnostic software and tools for accurate fault finding
• Carrying out vehicle modifications and retrofits where required
• Ensuring all work complies with current legislation, DVSA standards, MOT standards, and road laws
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety at all times

The Candidate

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Proven experience as an HGV Technician
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Experience working with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Proficiency in software diagnostics and programming on commercial vehicles
• Familiarity with dealer diagnostic software
• Good knowledge of DVSA regulations, MOT standards, and road legislation
• A professional, methodical approach to work

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £55,000 per annum
• Optional overtime available
• Saturdays and Sundays paid at overtime rates
• No shift work currently (with plans to introduce enhanced shift pay in the future)
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression within a growing business

Apply now to be considered and I will be in touch