HGV Technician

Rygor Group; Hemel Hempstead; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Extra day off for Birthday

Overtime 1.5x rate

Saturdays paid at overtime

20 days annual leave + BHs

Wellbeing and mental health support

Descripción de la vacante

Rygor Group in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an experienced Trailer Technician to join our award-winning workshop. You will perform major and minor repairs on heavy goods vehicles and trailers, adhering to DVSA standards and ensuring roadworthiness.

This role offers 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, overtime paid at time and a half, and a range of training opportunities. You will work Monday to Friday 13:30–22:00 and Sundays on rota, with a full UK driving license and Level 3 HGV

Formación

• Level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI) in HGV vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Experienced trailer technician with ability to identify worn/faulty components per DVSA standards.
• Valid full UK driving license for relevant vehicle classes.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out major and minor repairs on heavy goods vehicles and trailers.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance such as tyre rotation and oil changes.
• Maintain workshop inventory and keep work area clean.
• Assist diagnosis and plan repairs with repair teams.
• Record all repairs and vehicle history accurately.
• Provide on-road repair services to clients in emergencies.
• Complete documentation and handle warranty claims.

Conocimientos

Heavy vehicle repair

Trailer maintenance

DVSA standards

UK driving license

Educación

HGV repair qualification

Descripción del empleo

£20 per hour up to £25 per hour DOE – overtime paid at time and a half

Monday to Friday 13:30 – 22:00, Sundays on rota06:00 – 14:00.

If you are looking to be part of an award-winning company, offering you a great career, then look no further!

Being part of Team Rygor is about being experts in what we do. We are committed to investing in your career and skill set, so when you join our technical team, you will benefit from Mercedes-Benz training and online H&S e learnings.

What’s it like to be part of Team Rygor?

“Happiest Workplace I have experienced. Amazing Support from all departments and you are never on your own. Great experienced team members always at hand with vast amount of knowledge and skills. Every day I learn something new within my job role from the Rygor Network.” – Carly, Service Team Leader

Day to day, you will be:

• Performing major and minor repairs to heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other 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.

Qualification -You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance. You must be an experienced Trailer Technician with the ability toidentifyworn and faulty componentsin accordance withthe DVSA Standards and have a current, full UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes.IRTEC accreditation is desirable.

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. As long as you are experienced for the role, and hold the relevant and required qualifications, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't feel like you meet all our requirements. We want to know about your passions, achievements, learning and growth. If this role excites you, start a conversation with us!

• An extra day off for your Birthday
• Overtime opportunities paid at X 1.5 basic hourly rate
• Saturdays paid at overtime.
• 20 days of annual leave per year PLUS Bank Holidays
• Working for a workplace which champions women .
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies and return to work post mat-leave policy.
• 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 Rygor Group Awards and opportunities to attend the Rygor Wembley box as a celebration of your hard work and dedication.
• Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
• Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training.
• Rygor Auto and Rygor Service Solutions are Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS) accredited

We’relooking for incredible team members who share our values and can add to our culture. Values are shared beliefs that guide our decision-making, culture is how we function as a group and how we live our values as individuals.
Rewarding
I am grateful. I am courageous. I am curious.

We are an award-winning, multi-franchise Dealer Group with branches across England, offering extensive coverage for customers throughout the M5, M4 and M42 corridors. Our business has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with significant investment in site renovations nationwide and exciting expansions, including the launch of a brand-new Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car Aftersales facility in 2024 and running four new vehicle maintenance units in 2025.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple industry and network awards, and in 2025, we were proud to be named Employer of the Year at the prestigious Motor Trader Awards. We also received the Silver award for our onboarding experience at the ICE awards, meaning that if you're considering a new career with Rygor, you can be confident you'll receive an award-winning induction and support from day one.

We’re officially a Great Place to Work™ (four years running) and our company culture truly reflects our core values: Rewarding, Reliable, and Respectful. Exceptional customer service is at the heart of what we do and so is creating an environment where our team can thrive.

Rygor Group comprises of a diverse collection of UK automotive businesses, with a primary focus on trucks, vans, coaches, passenger cars, armoured vehicles, body repairs and coachbuilding. Through the hard work of our team members, we have secured our position as one of the UK’s top automotive Groups, with a turnover of circa £300m a year.

Rygor Autoconsists of three renowned brands: Mercedes-Benz, SAIC Maxus, Farizon and Higer Buses. We are home to the largest UK dealer group for Mercedes-Benz Commercial vehicles, and also offer passenger car aftersales at select locations.

Rygor Plantis an official partner of Hyundai, Mecalac, and Dieci. We offer a diverse range of high-performance equipment designed to meet the demands of sectors including construction, agriculture, rail, roadworks, aggregates, and beyond.

Rygor Service Solutionsis our independent fleet workshop division, specialising in full management of commercial vehicle fleets within customers premises, or totally mobile servicing solutions. We look after some of the UK’s largest fleets, including Tesco, Ocado, Bookers and Brakes and are committed to keeping them on the road, serving their customers.

Rygor Land Systemssupplies vehicles and systems for military, humanitarian and security operations. With a dedicated and focused team that can provide exacting customers with the support required to deliver the capability needed by operational staff located in the harshest environments around the world.

Hiring Process

• We shortlist CVs through our ATS against the requirements of the role and desired skills and behaviours, so make sure your application is tailored to the role you are applying for. For help with your application visit Rygorcareers.co.uk - Rygor Careers Hub
• We may conduct a first stage virtual interview with our hiring manager or a member of the team
• If successful at first stage you will be invited to a second stage, in person interview.
• If your application is successful, we will send you a formal offer in writing
• We wish you luck in your application

DBS: Please be advised that successful applicants to Rygor or any of our associated businesses, may be subject to satisfactory completion of a DBS check prior to joining the business.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

At Rygor, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. As an award-winning organisation, we are proud to be a community of professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that individuality should be celebrated, and we strive to ensure that every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome and support people of all ages, ethnicities, nationalities, religions or beliefs, gender identities, sexual orientations, disability statuses, caring responsibilities, and neurodiverse profiles. We actively promote an inclusive environment where you can bring your authentic self to work every day, because we know that when you thrive, so does our business

Support

If you need to make reasonable adjustments to our process, please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make the adjustments that may be needed.

At Rygor, all members of staff are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect in our place of work. This means freedom from sexual harassment, feeling safe and supported, and having access to redress if such behaviour does arise. We deplore all forms of sexual harassment and seek to ensure that the working environment is safe and supportive to all those who work for us. This includes employees, workers, agency workers, volunteers, and contractors in all areas of our Company. If you would like to review our Sexual Harassment Policy, please feel free to request a copy by contacting us at [e-mail] .