HGV Technician

Gap Technical Ltd; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Technical Ltd is seeking an HGV Technician in Cumbernauld to service and repair a fleet of heavy goods vehicles on a days-only schedule (Mon-Fri). The role requires diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults, carrying out breakdowns, and ensuring work meets manufacturer guidelines and timescales.

You will document all activities accurately, communicate effectively with teammates, and strive for first-time fixes.

Qualifications

• Ideally a Class 1 Licence.
• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guild Level 2 in heavy vehicle maintenance or equivalent.
• Desirably hold your IRTEC.
• Training and funding can be supported to achieve HGV Class 1 licence or IRTEC after length of service.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the company's HGVs.
• Ensuring that all work is completed on time and in compliance with manufacturer guidelines.
• Carrying out all breakdowns and reactive works to high standards and within the given timeframe.
• Ability to accurately diagnose electrical and mechanical faults with the HGVs and communicate technical information to teammates.
• Ensure that all work is accurately documented and supports first-time fix.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Flexible hours

Ability to work unsupervised

Ability to work in fast-paced

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

City & Guild Level 2 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

IRTEC qualification (desirable)

Job description

HGV Technician

£48,700

Cumbernauld

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

Performance Objectives

• Responsible for maintaining the company's HGVs.
• Ensuring that all work is completed on time and in compliance with manufacturer guidelines.
• Responsible for carrying out all breakdowns and reactive works to high standards and within the given timeframe.
• You should be able to accurately diagnose electrical and mechanical faults with the HGVs, communicate technical information to your teammates, and escape any issues to relevant managers.
• You should also possess a keen eye for detail and ensure that all work is accurately documented.
• Additionally, you'll demonstrate good diagnostic and fault-finding skills ensuring first-time fix.

Person Specification

• Ideally a Class 1 Licence
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player attitude, able to recognise and lend a hand where necessary
• A flexible approach to your hours and duties
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ideally, you'll have previous experience in a fast-paced distribution environment. Hold an NVQ Level 3 or City & Guild Level 2 in heavy vehicle maintenance or equivalent
• Desirably hold your Irtec. Training and funding can however be supported to achieve your HGV Class 1 licence or Irtec after a successful length of service.

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Closing Date: 04/10/2026