HGV Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known recruitment agency is looking for a qualified HGV Technician to join the team in West Drayton. The ideal candidate will have a NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and experience with HGVs or LCVs. This position offers a basic salary of £43,000 plus benefits including a joining bonus, structured training, and great holiday allowances. The schedule is Monday to Friday with no weekend work required, providing a balanced work-life experience.

Benefits

£1,500 joining bonus

Overtime paid at 1.25x

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private GP appointments

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee perks – car hire discounts and more

Qualifications

• Experience working on HGV’s or LCV’s.
• Full and clean UK Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of HGVs and LCVs.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Provide mobile technical support across East London.

Skills

Diagnostic skills for HGVs and LCVs

Technical support provision

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent

Job description

HGV Technician

Location - West Drayton

Salary - £43,000 basic DOE, plus overtime and other company benefits

Hours - 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm

Ref - 29581

We have a new opportunity for a HGV Technician to join our client's workshop based in West Drayton. Our client is a well-known and reputable rental franchise that is looking to add another HGV Technician to their team. This role suits a HGV Technician who is looking for a long-term opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of HGVs and LCVs.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Provide mobile technical support across East London, with flexibility to support the workshop as needed.
• Work with premium manufacturers including Mercedes, Iveco, and Ford.
• Collaborate with a team of professional, experienced technicians.

Company Benefits

• £1,500 joining bonus (£750 after first month, £750 after 90-day probation – subject to tax and NI and availability/criteria).
• Overtime paid at 1.25x.
• Structured 5-stage training and development programme – progress to Master Technician level.
• 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Monday to Friday schedule – no weekend work required.
• Private GP appointments, pension scheme, life assurance, and wellbeing support.
• Employee perks – car hire discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, paid volunteer days.

Requirements

• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent).
• Experience working on HGV’s or LCV’s.
• Full & Clean UK Driving License.

VTSTH

Consultant: Robert Samuels

Octane reference: 29581