HGV Technician

Perfect Placement; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive business in the Southampton area is seeking an HGV Technician to join their busy team. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £40,000, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Candidates with previous experience in the role and a qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent are encouraged to apply. The role involves servicing, repairing, and maintaining HGVs, with opportunities for career growth and overtime.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £40,000

Access to fully equipped workshop

Breakdown call-out overtime opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must have previous working experience as a HGV Technician.
• Fully qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, repair, and maintenance of HGVs.
• Completion of job sheets and documentation.
• Liaising with the Service and Parts Departments.
• Completion of MOT preparation.

Skills

Excellent mechanical knowledge

Previous working experience within the role

Class 1 Licence (beneficial)

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

We are currently seeking a HGV Technician on behalf of our Client, an automotive well-established business based in the Southampton area. The successful HGV Fitter can expect a salary of up to £40,000, with working hours of Monday to Friday, typical hours from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Our Client is looking for a HGV Technician to join their busy team; this is a full‑time position and the Client is looking for individuals with previous working experience within the role.

Benefits:

• Basic salary of up to £40,000, higher basic for more skilled candidates
• Working Monday to Friday, typical hours from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Access to fully equipped workshop facilities, including pits, welders, lifters, and all necessary tools
• Opportunity to work with major vehicle brands such as Volvo, Scania, and DAF
• Breakdown call‑out overtime opportunities with van
• Supportive team environment with potential for career growth

Typical Duties for our client include, but are not limited to:

• Servicing, repair and maintenance of HGVs
• Completion of job sheets and documentation
• Liaising with the Service Department and Parts Department
• Completion of MOT preparation

Requirements:

• Previous working experience within the role
• Fully qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Excellent mechanical knowledge
• A Class 1 Licence may be beneficial to your application

If you are interested in hearing more, or wish to apply for this HGV Technician Job please send your CV to Kinga Csipetics, quoting the job reference number.