HGV Technician

James Lewis Recruitment; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency is seeking an HGV Technician in Dunstable. The role involves diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles while mentoring less experienced staff. Candidates should have strong diagnostic skills and relevant qualifications, such as City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3. The position offers excellent salary, training opportunities, and job security. Working hours are 44 per week with a competitive overtime rate.

Benefits

Excellent salary and employment package

Ongoing training and professional development

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Overtime paid at time and a half

Qualifications

• Time-served HGV Technician or equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills are essential.
• Experience in maintaining and repairing trucks and associated vehicles is required.
• Familiarity with developments in the automotive industry is needed.
• A valid driving license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Fast and accurate diagnostics using diagnostic tools.
• Maintain and repair vehicles and components independently.
• Conduct inspections like MOT and tacho.
• Mentor less experienced technicians.
• Perform final checks on completed work.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

Extensive experience in repairs and maintenance on trucks

Familiarization with automotive industry developments

Education

Time-served HGV Technician or equivalent qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 preferred)

Job description

Job Title: HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter

Salary: £21 per hour

Shift: Working 44 hours Mon‑Fri 06.00 - 16.00 and 12.00 - 22.00; (1 hour lunch break and 1 hour early shift finish on a Friday); Saturday's as required

Type: Permanent

Location: Dunstable

Responsibilities

• You’ll be responsible for fast and accurate diagnoses using diagnostic tools and for choosing the right repair techniques.
• You’ll work independently to maintain and repair vehicles and components.
• You’ll carry out a range of inspections (MOT, tacho, etc.).
• You’ll provide support and daily mentoring for less experienced technicians.
• You’ll carry out final checks on work that has been completed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Time-served HGV Technician or equivalent qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 preferred)
• Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding skills
• An extensive experience in carrying out repairs and maintenance on trucks, components and associated vehicles.
• Familiarization with developments in the automotive industry.
• Valid Driving Licence

Benefits

• Individual responsibility and lots of latitude.
• An excellent salary and employment package.
• Plenty of chances for further training and development.
• Job security
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Overtime paid at time and a half

If you are interested, please apply and one of our dedicated recruitment specialists will contact you.

About us

James Lewis is the market leader in supplying contract and permanent workforce solutions to the Automotive and Transport industries. If you feel you have the right skills for the above position or you are a HGV Technician / HGV Engineer / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter / PCV Engineer / PSV Mechanic / Plant Engineer / Plant Technician / Plant Fitter / Diesel Technician / Diesel Mechanic / Diesel Fitter looking for a new position then please call