HGV Technician

E3 Recruitment; Grantham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off on your birthday

Overtime paid at time and a half

BPW and LOLER training

Career progression pathways

Enhanced maternity/paternity support

Death-in-service cover (4x salary)

24hr GP access

Job summary

E3 Recruitment in Grantham is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join a professional workshop team. You will ensure customers’ vehicles remain safe, compliant, and operational through high-quality maintenance and repair work.

Specialist BPW and LOLER training will be provided to boost knowledge and growth. Responsibilities include major/minor repairs, servicing, diagnostic work, and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds, or IMI qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Proven experience in commercial vehicle maintenance or repair.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities.
• Ability to identify worn or defective components in line with DVSA standards.
• Full UK driving licence for vehicle classes operated.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out major and minor repairs on heavy goods vehicles, trailers, and fleet equipment.
• Perform routine inspections, servicing, and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain workshop stock levels and ensure a clean, safe working environment.
• Assist with fault diagnosis and plan effective repair solutions.
• Keep accurate maintenance and service records.
• Provide roadside breakdown assistance when required.
• Complete documentation, warranty submissions, and related administration accurately.

Skills

Diagnostic & fault-finding

DVSA standards knowledge

Organisational skills

Full UK driving license

Education

Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds/IMI in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Overtime paid at time and 1 half, day off on your birthday, manufacturer training, clear progression pathways, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity support, 4 times salary death-in-service cover, 24hr GP access.

£19.50 per hour, overtime paid at time and 1 half.
Alternate weeks Mon-Fri 06.00 – 14.00/Mon-Fri 14.00 – 22.00 including a paid 30-minute break. Every other Saturday paid at the applicable rate. Additional overtime and call-out available.

We are seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join a professional and supportive workshop team. This opportunity offers excellent career development, ongoing technical training, and regular overtime opportunities.

As a HGV Technician, your primary responsibility will be ensuring customers’ vehicles remain safe, compliant, and operational through high-quality maintenance and repair work. The successful HGV Technician will benefit from specialist BPW and LOLER training, alongside health and safety e-learning programmes designed to enhance technical knowledge and professional growth.

Duties and responsibilities: –

• Carrying out major and minor repairs on heavy goods vehicles, trailers, and commercial fleet equipment.
• Completing routine inspections, servicing, and preventative maintenance activities, including tyre replacement and oil changes.
• Maintaining workshop stock levels and ensuring a clean, safe working environment.
• Assisting with fault diagnosis and planning effective repair solutions.
• Keeping accurate maintenance and service records.
• Providing roadside breakdown assistance when required.
• Completing documentation, warranty submissions, and associated administration accurately and efficiently.

We are very keen to hear from HGV Technicians who have the following: –

• Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds, or IMI qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Previous experience within commercial vehicle maintenance or repair.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities.
• Ability to identify worn, damaged, or defective components in line with DVSA standards.
• Full UK driving licence relevant to vehicle classes operated.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

This role offers ongoing development, a supportive team environment, excellent earning potential, and opportunities to build a long-term career within the commercial vehicle sector. If you are a skilled HGV Technician looking for your next challenge, this position provides the training, stability, and progression opportunities needed to succeed.

We encourage you to apply even if your background does not match every requirement; your skills, achievements, and commitment to continuous improvement are valued.