HGV Technician

The JobsBoard; Dover; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time-and-a-half Saturdays

On-call rota pay

Pension scheme

Modern workshop

Job summary

Westin Par invites applications for an experienced HGV Vehicle Technician in Dover. The role involves servicing, diagnosing, repairing and maintaining a range of HGVs, trailers and light commercial vehicles in a modern workshop with a supportive team and strong earning potential.

The position offers a permanent, full-time arrangement with a base salary of £41,400 and an obtainable OTE around £53,400. Working within a busy 7-bay workshop, you will perform diagnostics, inspections and preventative

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• 5+ years' experience on HGVs and commercial vehicles.
• HGV Class 1 Licence.
• Strong understanding of modern vehicle diagnostics.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to HGVs, trailers and light commercial vehicles.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults.
• Use modern diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve vehicle issues.
• Complete inspections and preventative maintenance activities.
• Prepare vehicles and trailers for MOT testing.
• Assist with vehicle breakdown and recovery support as part of an on-call rota.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Accurately complete job cards and associated documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Diagnostics

HGV Licence

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

HGV Vehicle Technician
Dover, Kent
£41,400 Basic Overtime & Call-Out Allowance OTE £53,400
Permanent Full Time

Westin Par is recruiting for an experienced HGV Vehicle Technician to join a well-established commercial vehicle workshop based in Dover.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician or Commercial Vehicle Engineer looking to join a modern workshop with excellent facilities, a supportive team and genuine earning potential exceeding £50,000 per year.

Working within a busy 7-bay workshop, the successful candidate will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance and repair of a wide range of commercial vehicles, trailers and light commercial vehicles.

The Role

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to HGVs, trailers and light commercial vehicles.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults.
• Use modern diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve vehicle issues.
• Complete inspections and preventative maintenance activities.
• Prepare vehicles and trailers for MOT testing.
• Assist with vehicle breakdown and recovery support as part of an on-call rota.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Accurately complete job cards and associated documentation.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Strong background working on HGVs, trailers and commercial vehicles.
• HGV Class 1 Licence.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience within vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Good understanding of modern vehicle diagnostics.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Positive, proactive and team-focused attitude.

Desirable

• MOT Tester Licence.
• Previous experience working within a commercial vehicle workshop.
• Experience with MAN, DAF, Scania, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Iveco or Renault commercial vehicles.

Package

• Basic salary of £41,400.
• Alternate Saturday mornings paid at time and a half.
• 1 in 4 call-out rota with additional earnings.
• Realistic OTE of £53,000 .
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Modern workshop with up-to-date tooling and diagnostics.
• Stable, long‑term opportunity with an established business.

Hours

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
• Alternate Saturdays: 07:00 – 13:00 (paid at time and a half)
• Participation in a 1-in-4 call-out rota

This vacancy would suit candidates currently working as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Fleet Technician, PSV Technician, Truck Technician or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic seeking a long‑term opportunity with strong earning potential in East Kent.

Westin Par is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.