HGV Technician

Perfect Placement; Curdridge; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Overtime opportunities

Call-outs

Saturday work

Training & development

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join a busy service and repair centre in Southampton, offering a hybrid role combining mobile roadside work with workshop repairs.

You should have HGV/LCV repair experience, strong diagnostic skills, and a valid driving licence. Time-served and NVQ options are considered. The role includes overtime, call-outs, and weekend opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 or time-served considered.
• Proven experience repairing HGVs/LCVs.
• Strong diagnostic skills with electronic systems.
• Full driving licence; HGV Class 1/2 beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair a range of commercial vehicles (vans, trucks, trailers).
• Diagnose faults using electronic tools and software.
• Replace brake, clutch and timing belt components.
• Dismantle, repair and reassemble engines/gearboxes.
• Prepare repair estimates and advise customers.
• Carry out roadside repairs and mobile servicing.
• Work safely and maintain high vehicle quality.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.
• Move between workshop and mobile service vehicle as needed.

Skills

HGV repair experience

Diagnostics

Full driving licence

Teamwork

Flexibility

Independence

Organisational skills

Mobile & workshop work

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join our busy commercial vehicle service and repair centre in Southampton, Hampshire. This flexible hybrid HGV Technician role combines mobile roadside work with workshop-based repairs across a varied fleet of vans, trucks and trailers.

Benefits

• Basic salary of up to £43,290, depending on experience.


• Potential OTE of approximately £45,000 through overtime and call-out opportunities.


• Flexible daytime hours, generally starting between 07:30 and 08:30, with earlier starts available.


• Additional earning opportunities through overtime, call-outs and Saturday work.


• Approximately half mobile and half workshop-based working.


• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development.


• Varied work across HGV and LCV facilities.

Duties of a HGV Technician

• Service and repair a range of commercial vehicles, including vans, trucks and trailers.


• Diagnose faults using electronic diagnostic tools and software.


• Complete brake, clutch and timing belt replacements.


• Dismantle, repair and reassemble engines and gearboxes.


• Prepare accurate repair estimates and advise customers on required work.


• Carry out roadside breakdown repairs and mobile servicing.


• Work safely and maintain high standards of vehicle quality.


• Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.


• Work flexibly between the workshop and mobile service vehicle.

To succeed as a HGV Technician, you will need:

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, or an equivalent qualification. Time-served individuals will also be considered.


• Recently qualified individuals are welcome to apply.


• Proven experience repairing HGVs, LCVs or other commercial vehicles.


• Strong diagnostic skills, particularly with electronic systems.


• A full driving licence, which is essential for mobile site work.


• A Class 1 or Class 2 HGV licence is beneficial but not essential.


• Good organisation, attention to detail and reliability.


• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Flexibility regarding early starts, mobile work and occasional additional hours.

This HGV Technician position offers the opportunity to develop your career within a professional and supportive commercial vehicle operation. If you are a skilled HGV Technician seeking a varied role in Southampton, we welcome your application.