HGV Technician

Gist Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Greater London is seeking skilled HGV Technicians to maintain and repair a modern fleet. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £57,716 plus shift premiums. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and experience in diagnostics. Benefits include 20% M&S discount, 28 days holiday, and training for HGV Class 1 license. Join a supportive team committed to quality and safety at work.

Benefits

20% M&S discount

28 days annual leave

Training and support for HGV Class 1 license

Company Pension

Safe, well-maintained facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment, specifically with HGV repairs.
• Strong ability to diagnose a wide range of mechanical and electrical issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HGVs are maintained to the highest safety and performance standards.
• Respond to breakdowns and provide first-time fixes.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Diagnostic skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical fault-finding

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

City and Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Modern diagnostic equipment

Manufacturer specifications

Job description

About Gist

At Gist, we don't just keep fleets moving – we keep careers growing. Working in partnership with M&S, we deliver cutting‑edge logistics solutions that play a vital role in keeping stores stocked and customers satisfied nationwide. Behind that success is our team of highly skilled HGV Technicians, whose expertise ensures our vehicles are safe, reliable, and operating at peak performance every single day.

Overview

We're looking for talented HGV Technicians to maintain, diagnose, and repair our modern, well‑invested fleet to the highest industry standards, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is an opportunity to work with the latest technology, develop your technical skills, and be part of a supportive team where quality, safety, and continuous improvement come first. If you take pride in your work and want a role where your skills genuinely make a difference, this is a career that moves with you.

Responsibilities

• keep our HGVs and trailers performing at their best through expert servicing and maintenance that meets the highest safety and performance standards.
• Use your technical expertise to accurately diagnose and repair a wide range of electrical and mechanical faults.
• Respond to breakdowns and reactive maintenance with confidence, delivering effective first‑time fixes that keep operations moving.
• Work to manufacturer guidelines, using the latest technology and best practices to maintain a reliable, efficient modern fleet.
• Maintain clear, accurate records of all work completed, supporting compliance, quality, and continuous improvement.
• NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• HGV experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding skills.

Qualifications

• Class 1 license is desirable, but if you don't have it, we will support with this.

Salary and Shift Pattern

Salary: £57,716 + shift premiums (weekends, bank holidays and between the hours of 6:00pm and 6:00am). Shift Pattern: Any 5 of 7 days working a rotating two‑weekly shift pattern of 6:00am - 2:30pm and 2:00pm and 10:30pm.

Benefits

• 20% M&S discount on food, clothing, and homeware.
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Training, manufacturer‑led courses, and support for your HGV Class 1 license (after a qualifying period).
• Company Pension & life assurance.
• Work with modern tools, diagnostic equipment, and a safe, well‑maintained environment. We are proud to share we are RoSPA Gold awarded for 2025.
• Plus much, much more: Why work for us? | Gist Limited.