Hgv Technician

Consult2Recruit; Derby; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HGV Technician for a permanent role in Derby. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of HGVs and commercial vehicles. With a salary range of £37,280 - £39,862 and opportunities for overtime, this role offers a supportive environment and career development. Benefits include 27 days annual leave and a Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee support programmes

Inclusion networks

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on HGV vehicles.
• Experience with specialist vehicles is desirable but not essential.
• Full HGV licence with DCPC is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, repair, and diagnostics of HGVs and commercial vehicles.
• Work on electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Welding and fabrication tasks as required.
• Participation in an out-of-hours call-out standby rota.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Welding and fabrication

Working on HGVs

Full HGV licence

Education

City & Guilds Level 1, 2, and 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Overview

HGV Technician - Permanent Role

Location: Derby

Salary: £37,280 - £39,862 per annum (dependent on experience)

On-target earnings: Up to £42,000 (including standby, call-out, and bank holiday payments)

Hours: 37 hours/week, Monday-Friday, daytime with some flexibility

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, repair, and diagnostics of HGVs and commercial vehicles
• Work on electrical and hydraulic systems
• Welding and fabrication tasks as required
• Participation in an out-of-hours call-out standby rota, with competitive standby and call-out pay

There is also the opportunity to work overtime on bank holidays, allowing for additional earnings.

Candidate Requirements

• City & Guilds Level 1, 2, and 3 (or equivalent NVQ) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
• Proven experience working on HGV vehicles
• Experience with specialist vehicles is desirable but not essential
• Full HGV licence with DCPC is advantageous (training can be provided for the right candidate)

This employer is committed to professional development and will support training where required.

Benefits & Rewards

• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years) plus bank holidays
• Access to a Local Government Pension Scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts through employee reward schemes
• Cycle-to-work scheme and free cycle training
• Employee support programmes and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusion networks supporting LGBTQ+, Disabled, Carers, and BAME employees

Why This Role?

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified HGV Technician seeking a stable, permanent role with excellent career development, a supportive team, and strong focus on work-life balance. The role offers competitive pay, diverse responsibilities, and the chance to develop specialist skills across a range of vehicles and systems.