HGV Technician

NMS Recruit; Erith; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Birthday day off

Training

Career progression

Pension

Life assurance

Maternity/paternity pay

Wellbeing support

GP access

Job summary

NMS Recruit in Erith is seeking an experienced HGV Technician for a permanent day shift. Earn up to £23 per hour DOE plus overtime at time and a half; 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, with 1 in 2 Saturdays 5am to 1pm paid at overtime rate.

Join a skilled workshop team carrying out inspections, servicing and repairs to keep HGVs and trailers safe, compliant and reliable.

Qualifications

• HGV maintenance/repair qualification (Level 3+).
• DVSA standards knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing and inspections on HGVs and trailers.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs.
• Identify worn components per DVSA guidelines.
• Plan repairs with the workshop to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and paperwork.
• Provide roadside repair support when needed.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

DVSA standards knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Job description

HGV Technician

Erith - Up to £23 per hour DOE + overtime at time and a half

Permanent - MondayFriday, 8am4.30pm

1 in 2 Saturdays, 5am1pm, paid at overtime rate

Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for a permanent day shift with strong earning potential and opportunities to develop your skills?

We're recruiting for an established commercial vehicle maintenance business in Erith. You'll join an experienced workshop team, carrying out inspections, servicing and repairs to keep customers' HGVs and trailers safe, compliant and working reliably.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out routine servicing, safety inspections and preventative maintenance on HGVs and trailers.
• Diagnosing faults and completing minor and major repairs.
• Identifying worn or defective components in line with DVSA standards.
• Working with the workshop team to plan repairs and minimise vehicle downtime.
• Completing accurate maintenance records, repair paperwork and warranty documentation.
• Providing roadside repair support when required.
• Keeping your work area safe, organised and well maintained.

What we're looking for

• A Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, such as NVQ, City & Guilds or IMI.
• Experience servicing and repairing HGVs, with good diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• A sound understanding of DVSA standards and vehicle inspection requirements.
• A full UK driving licence covering the relevant vehicle classes.
• A dependent approach, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively within a team.

What's on offer?

• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra day off for your birthday.
• Additional annual leave after five years' service.
• Manufacturer and in-house training, including BPW and LOLER training.
• Mentoring, regular appraisals and career progression opportunities.
• Company pension and life assurance at four times salary.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Wellbeing support, an employee assistance programme and access to a 24-hour online GP.