HGV Technician

Driver Hire Southampton & Winchester; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local agency for vehicle services is looking for a hands-on HGV Technician in England. The role involves maintaining a fleet of vehicles, preparing for MOT inspections, and ensuring high standards of service and safety. The ideal candidate has an NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and a valid HGV license. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement and a pension scheme, with a potential uplift during winter months.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Pension Scheme

Employee Discounts

Winter Earnings Uplift

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in heavy vehicle maintenance.
• Valid HGV license required.
• Reliable transport needed for commuting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a fleet of heavy goods vehicles.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections and perform quality checks.
• Attend roadside breakdowns and provide repair solutions.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Health and safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

HGV equipment

Job description

Driver Hire Southampton are currently recruiting a hands-on HGV Technician to join our client's team based in Bishops Waltham.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining a fleet of heavy goods vehicles, light good vehicles to the highest standards
• Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections, performing quality checks and ensuring all documentation is accurately completed.
• Attend roadside breakdowns and call-outs, providing safe on-site repair solutions or arranging vehicle recovery
• Uphold high standards of workshop safety, cleanliness, and professionalism, including PPE use and adherence to health & safety regulations

Ideal Candidate

• NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance City & Guilds (apprentice-trained individuals with proven hands-on experience are very welcome)
• Valid HGV Licence
• Own reliable transport for commuting to the workshop and various job locations.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with a professional attitude in all client interactions
• Health and safety champion: committed to safe working practices, PPE compliance, and a clean and organised work environment

Benefits

• Generous Holiday Entitlement: Enjoy 24-25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays, to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Pension Scheme: Secure your future with a Local Government Pension Scheme, offering long-term financial planning.
• Employee Discounts: Access exclusive employee discounts and staff benefit schemes, enhancing your purchasing power
• Winter Earnings Uplift: Earn up to 3,000 OTE during the winter months (October-April)

This is a temporary-to-permanent role, with the potential to become permanent, based on mutual satisfaction with job performance and client fit.

Driver Hire is an agency which provides staff cover to a range of companies within the local area. As we have such a variety of work on offer, we can accommodate those only wishing to work the odd day here or there or indeed on a more full-time basis.