HGV Technician

RECRUITMENT HELPLINE; Harlow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly pay

Late shift bonus

20 days holiday + BH

Company pension

On-site parking

Training and development

Job summary

RECRUITMENT HELPLINE is seeking an experienced HGV Technician in Harlow. You will inspect, service, maintain and repair a range of commercial vehicles in a fast-paced workshop environment.

Key duties include servicing, diagnostics with TEXA/Jaltest, MOT prep and documentation. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork and a professional approach to high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of HGVs and commercial vehicles.
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic ability.
• Experience servicing, inspections and repairs.
• Ability to diagnose faults logically and efficiently.
• A professional attitude and pride in workmanship.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Self-motivated approach to work.
• Good attention to detail in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Diagnosing with TEXA and Jaltest diagnostic equipment.
• MOT preparation and rectification work.
• Investigating and repairing vehicle defects.
• Carrying out repairs to a high standard per manufacturer standards.
• Completing service sheets and documentation accurately.
• Working safely and maintaining a clean, professional environment.
• Working independently and as part of a team.

Skills

HGV knowledge

Mechanical ability

Diagnostics ability

Fault diagnosis

Professional attitude

Teamwork & communication

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

TEXA

Jaltest

Job description

Job Type:

Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary:

£42,000 - £65,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience.

Location:

Harlow, Essex CM20.

About The Company:

They are an established, independent HGV workshop providing professional maintenance and repair services to a wide range of commercial vehicle operators.

The company are looking for an experiencedHGV Technicianto join their workshop team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys fault finding and diagnostics, and wants to work in a fast-paced environment where no two jobs are the same.

About The Role:

As an HGV Technician, you will be responsible for the inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair of a wide range of vehicles.

Key Duties:

• Routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults

• Fault finding using diagnostic equipment, includingTEXA and Jaltest

• MOT preparation and rectification work

• Investigating and repairing vehicle defects

• Carrying out repairs to a high standard and in accordance with manufacturer and industry standards

• Completing service sheets and job documentation accurately

• Working safely and maintaining a clean and professional working environment

• Working both independently and as part of a team

Candidate Requirements:

• Good knowledge of HGVs and commercial vehicles

• Strong mechanical and diagnostic ability

• Experience carrying out servicing, inspections and repairs

• The ability to diagnose faults logically and efficiently

• A professional attitude and pride in the quality of their work

• Good teamwork and communication skills

• A self‑motivated approach to their work

• Good attention to detail, particularly when completing vehicle and service documentation

Relevant qualifications such as NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent are desirable

Working Hours:

Week 1:Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm

Week 2:Monday – Friday, 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Plus:Saturday, 7:00am – 12:00pm

A£60 late shift bonusis paid for the late-shift week.

Company Benefits:

• £42,000 – £65,000 per annum, depending on experience

• Fortnightly pay

• £60 late shift bonus

• 20 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

• Company pension

• Company events

• Free on-site parking

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

The Person:

Most importantly, they are looking for someone whocares about doing the job properly.

They want technicians who take pride in their workmanship, understand the importance of maintaining commercial vehicles to a high standard and in a timely manner.

If you're experienced, reliable, mechanically minded and take pride in the standard of your work, we'd like to hear from you.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.