HGV Technician

Alecto Recruitment; Dover; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician in Dover, UK. The ideal candidate will service and maintain various vehicles, including HGVs, with a base salary of £43,000 and potential earnings of up to £55,000 OTE. Must have NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and a valid HGV Class 1 Licence. This is a full-time position with opportunities for overtime and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

£43,000 base salary

Overtime at 1.5x (Saturdays)

On-call allowance (£1,000/month)

Company pension

Clean, modern workshop and supportive team

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of workshop experience required.
• Must hold an HGV Class 1 Licence (C+E).
• Strong all-around skills, including diagnostics essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and diagnose a range of vehicles, including HGVs, vans, and trailers.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Workshop experience (5+ years)

HGV Class 1 Licence (C+E)

Strong diagnostics skills

Good admin and communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Vehicle Technician - £43,000 Base | £55,000 OTE

Location: Kent - Lydden Hill
Salary: £43,000 + overtime & on-call (OTE £55,000)
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00 + some Saturdays & on-call (1 in 5 weeks)
Experience: 5+ years | HGV Class 1 Licence | NVQ Level 3

Alecto Recruitment are working with an independent service and MOT centre for commercial, passenger and light vehicles who are looking for an experienced HGV Technician to join their team. You'll service, maintain, and diagnose a range of vehicles, including HGVs, vans, and trailers.

What You'll Need

• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
• 5+ years' workshop experience
• HGV Class 1 Licence (C+E)
• Strong all-around skills, including diagnostics
• Good admin and communication

Nice to Have

• MOT Tester Licence
• Experience with MAN vehicles

What You'll Get

• £43,000 base salary
• Overtime at 1.5x (Saturdays)
• On-call allowance (£1,000/month)
• Company pension
• Clean, modern workshop and supportive team

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