HGV Technician

JG Pears; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

After-shift pay

MOT pass rate bonus

Holiday entitlement 28 days

Paid breaks

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Introduce a Friend reward

Life assurance

Occupational health

Wellbeing & mental health support

Rewards program

Job summary

JG Pears is seeking a fully skilled HGV Technician to service and repair its mixed fleet of heavy vehicles in a well-equipped workshop near Nottingham. The role requires a City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and substantial experience with HGVs from Scania, Volvo or DAF.

You will perform servicing, diagnostic checks and MOT prep to meet DVSA standards, maintaining accurate records while working safely in a busy workshop.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified HGV Technician with City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Experience maintaining and repairing HGV trucks and trailers in a commercial workshop.
• Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Own transport due to site location.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGV trucks and trailers.
• Conducting safety inspections and MOT preparation for DVSA compliance.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Completing all work efficiently and to a high standard, maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Working safely and effectively within a busy workshop environment.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

HGV Technician

£49,920 - £56,160

About Us

JG Pears is a fourth-generation family business that grew from a livestock farm near Penistone into one of the largest names in the UK's animal by-products sector. The site at Low Marnham sits close to the Group's wider investment in the area, including a joint venture at neighbouring High Marnham building a hydrogen production facility as part of the UK's move to net zero.

We're looking for experienced, fully skilled HGV Technicians (also known as HGV Mechanics or HGV Fitters) to join the team, working across a mixed fleet from leading manufacturers including Scania, Volvo and DAF, in a well-maintained, up-to-date workshop.

Salary: £24.00 per hour (Days/Afters) or £27.00 per hour (Nights), paid monthly, plus overtime at time and a quarter after contracted hours

Location: Low Marnham, Nottingham, NG23 6SP

Working pattern: Days/Afters or Nights (full shift details below)

Shifts Available

• Days/Afters (2 roles): rotating shifts, 6:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 10:00pm, average 40-hour week, £24.00 per hour (approx. £49,920 per year based on a 40-hour week + overtime)
• Nights (2 roles): Monday to Friday, 10:00pm to 6:00am, average 40-hour week, £27.00 per hour (approx. £56,160 per year based on a 40-hour week + overtime)

Core Benefits

• Retention bonus after a qualifying period
• £10.00 per shift for each afters shift worked
• 100% MOT pass rate bonuses
• 28 days holiday entitlement (pro-rata)
• Paid breaks
• Company pension scheme (employer contribution 3%, employee contribution 5%)
• Company sick pay scheme
• £300 Introduce a Friend reward

About the Role

You'll get a varied workload across trucks and trailers from Scania, Volvo and DAF, working in a well-equipped workshop with room to build up your skills over time. Whether your background is as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter or Commercial Vehicle Technician, if you're fully qualified and experienced on heavy vehicles, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGV trucks and trailers
• Conducting thorough safety inspections and MOT preparation to ensure full DVSA compliance
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults on trucks and trailers
• Completing all work efficiently and to a high standard, maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Working safely and effectively within a busy workshop environment

What You'll Bring

• Fully qualified HGV Technician with a City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing HGV trucks and trailers in a commercial vehicle workshop
• Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality and compliance standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Benefits & Perks

• Life assurance
• Occupational health
• 24/7 GP and Mental Health Support, Wellbeing and Nutrition Programmes, Second Medical Opinion, Health Resources, Emotional Wellbeing App, Smoking Cessation Support and Bereavement Counselling
• JG Pears Rewards (retail, restaurant and gym discounts)

Additional Information

This is a fully skilled role. Applicants must be qualified and experienced in maintaining and repairing HGV trucks and trailers: candidates with only car or light vehicle experience, or without the relevant HGV qualifications, won't be suitable for this one. Due to the site's location, own transport is essential.