HGV Technician

Forward Assist Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled HGV Technician to ensure the safe and compliant maintenance of customer vehicles. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £19.50, alongside various benefits such as additional time off for your birthday, enhanced leave policies, and access to wellness programs. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 3 qualification in HGV Vehicle Repair, possess a full UK driving license, and have the ability to identify worn components. Join a dedicated team and enjoy progression opportunities.

Benefits

Birthday off

24 December and 27 December off

20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Death in service benefit

Auto-enrolment pension

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Wellness programme access

Mental Health First Aiders

Recognition programmes

Annual appraisals and progression opportunities

Branded uniform

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in HGV vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Current UK driving licence for relevant vehicle classes.
• Ability to identify worn and faulty components.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and minor repairs to vehicles.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness and inventory in the workshop.
• Collaborate with teams to diagnose and plan repairs.
• Maintain records of repaired vehicles.
• Provide on-road repair services during emergencies.
• Complete necessary documentation and warranty claims.
• Train recruits and trainees.

Skills

Identify worn and faulty components

Performing repairs

Preventive maintenance services

Documentation and paperwork

Education

Level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair

Job description

HGV Technician

Location: Heathrow

Pay: £19.50 per hour, DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Your Role :

Our client is looking for a HGV Technician that will be a team player to ensure they keep their customers’ vehicles on the road, via quality, safe and compliant maintenance.

Qualification

Level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance. Ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards and a current, full UK driving licence for the relevant vehicle classes.

Day to day, you will be :

• Performing major and minor repairs to vehicles
• Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services such as tyre rotation and oil changes
• Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust
• Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles
• Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled
• Providing repair services to clients on the road in case of emergencies
• Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management
• Providing in-house training to recruits and trainees

Benefits for you

• An extra day off for your Birthday
• Business closed 24 December and 27 December in 2025 for festive time off
• 20 days of annual leave per year PLUS Bank Holidays
• Four times death in service benefit
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies
• Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Reward and recognition programmes, including our annual Group Awards and opportunities to attend the celebration of your hard work and dedication
• Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities
• Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training
• Annual leave increase after 5 years’ service
• Branded uniform

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.