HGV TECHNICIAN

Venatu Recruitment Group; Daventry; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Life assurance

Bonus opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Long-term career development

Varied fleet environment

Job summary

Venatu Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join a busy fleet operation in Daventry. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a varied fleet of HGVs and trailers, ensuring vehicles are safe, reliable and maintained to a high standard.

Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of vehicles and develop your technical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Commercial Vehicle Technician.
• Experience maintaining and repairing HGVs and trailers.
• Good understanding of vehicle maintenance, inspections and fault diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance on HGVs and trailers.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and pneumatic faults.
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to minimise vehicle downtime.
• Completing safety inspections and ensuring vehicles are maintained in accordance with legal and company requirements.
• Identifying faults and carrying out effective repairs using appropriate diagnostic equipment and tools.
• Working across a varied fleet of trucks and trailers, exposure to different vehicle types and systems.
• Completing all maintenance and repair work to a high standard.
• Ensuring all work is recorded accurately and completed in line with company procedures.
• Supporting MOT preparation and rectification work where required.
• Carrying out additional duties within your skill set as required to support the efficient running of the fleet.

Skills

Strong mechanical and diagnostic

Independent and team work

Proactive fault diagnosis

Job description

HGV Technician

Location: Daventry

Salary: Up to £56,784 per annum (£26.00 per hour)

Hours: 42 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off – Days

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Technician to join busy fleet operation in Daventry.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled HGV Technician looking for a long-term position within a professional fleet environment. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a varied fleet of HGVs and trailers, ensuring vehicles are safe, reliable and maintained to the highest possible standard.

Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of vehicles and develop your technical knowledge and skills.

Key Responsibilities

As an HGV Technician, your duties will include:

• Carrying out routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance on HGVs and trailers.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and pneumatic faults.
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to minimise vehicle downtime.
• Completing safety inspections and ensuring vehicles are maintained in accordance with legal and company requirements.
• Identifying faults and carrying out effective repairs using appropriate diagnostic equipment and tools.
• Working across a varied fleet of trucks and trailers, giving you exposure to different vehicle types and systems.
• Completing all maintenance and repair work to a high standard.
• Ensuring all work is recorded accurately and completed in line with company procedures.
• Supporting MOT preparation and rectification work where required.
• Carrying out additional duties within your skill set as required to support the efficient running of the fleet.

About You

We are looking for an experienced HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic who takes pride in their work and is confident working in a busy fleet environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience working as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Commercial Vehicle Technician.
• Experience maintaining and repairing HGVs and trailers.
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills.
• A good understanding of vehicle maintenance, inspections and fault diagnosis.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving vehicle faults.

What We Offer

• £56,784 per annum
• £26.00 per hour
• 42 hours per week
• 4 on 4 off day shift pattern
• Paid breaks
• Life assurance
• Bonus opportunities
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Long-term career development opportunities
• The opportunity to work within a varied fleet environment

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a workshop role. You'll be joining an established fleet operation where you'll work on a wide variety of trucks and trailers, giving you the opportunity to expand your technical experience while working a predictable 4 on 4 off day shift pattern.
With competitive pay, paid breaks, bonus opportunities and ongoing training and development, this is a great opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician looking for their next long-term career move.