HGV Technician

Interaction Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,500 signing bonus (example)?

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Wellness programme

Retail discount platform

10% discount at B&Q and TradePoint

Birthday leave

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment are recruiting an experienced HGV Technician for their client in Govan, Glasgow. You will join a modern workshop team and be responsible for servicing, diagnosing and repairing a varied fleet of HGVs and trailers.

The role offers a competitive salary, overtime at £27 per hour, and a genuine long-term career prospect within a professional workshop environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Experience as an HGV Technician or equivalent.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Experience carrying out vehicle inspections and MOT preparation.
• Mercedes-Benz experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy workshop team.
• Well organised with strong attention to detail.
• HGV1 licence would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs, vans and trailers.
• Conduct vehicle inspections, identify defects and complete required repairs.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections and present for testing when required.
• Complete all work to manufacturer specifications and company standards.
• Record inspections, repairs and parts usage accurately using digital job systems.
• Communicate repair requirements and progress updates to workshop management.
• Ensure all vehicles are thoroughly checked before returning to service.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Skills

Diagnostics

MOT preparation

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Workshop management systems

Job description

HGV Technician

Location: Govan, Glasgow
Salary: £40,000-£46,000 + Overtime Available (£27ph Overtime Rate)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Interaction Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced HGV Technician to join their expanding workshop team in Govan. Working from a modern, purpose-built facility in partnership with a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, you will play a key role in maintaining a varied fleet of HGVs, vans and trailers, ensuring vehicles remain safe, compliant and operational.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled commercial vehicle technician looking to join a professional workshop environment with excellent facilities, strong earning potential and genuine long-term career prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs, vans and trailers.
• Conduct vehicle inspections, identify defects and complete required repairs.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections and present for testing when required.
• Complete all work to manufacturer specifications and company standards.
• Record inspections, repairs and parts usage accurately using digital job systems.
• Communicate repair requirements and progress updates to workshop management.
• Ensure all vehicles are thoroughly checked before returning to service.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Previous experience working as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Commercial Vehicle Technician.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Experience carrying out vehicle inspections and MOT preparation.
• Experience working on Mercedes-Benz trucks would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Comfortable using workshop management and online job recording systems.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a busy workshop team.
• Well organised with a strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of workmanship, quality and safety.
• HGV Class 1 licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

Package & Benefits

• £1,500 signing-on bonus*
• Competitive salary
• £27 per hour overtime rate
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional birthday leave
• Company salary sacrifice pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Employee wellness programme
• Retail discount platform
• 10% discount at B&Q and TradePoint
• £50 MOT bonus payable for achieving workshop pass rate targets