HGV Technician

Workchain; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Manufacturer and in-house training   

Dedicated coaching and mentoring 

Access to ongoing technical developmen

Clear opportunities for career progres

Overtime opportunities available

Company pension scheme

Employee discounts and staff benefits

Company uniform provided

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Workchain is recruiting an experienced HGV Technician in Ipswich to service, maintain and repair vans and light commercial vehicles in a busy workshop. You will diagnose faults, inspect vehicles, and prepare units for MOT, collaborating with service and parts teams to ensure efficient work flow.

Ideal candidates hold a formal apprenticeship or have 5+ years of relevant industry experience, with strong fault-finding skills, attention to detail, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Qualified HGV Technician or equivalent; apprentice training preferred.
• Minimum five years' relevant industry experience acceptable in lieu of formal qualifications.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities with attention to detail.
• Positive, team-focused attitude; reliable and eager to learn new skills.
• Full UK driving licence; HGV licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair vans and light commercial vehicles to high standards.
• Carry out inspections, diagnose faults and perform repairs as required.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and presentation for test.
• Collaborate with service and parts staff to progress work efficiently.
• Use diagnostic information and wiring diagrams; report findings.
• Follow recognised repair processes and complete a wide range of procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostic abilities

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Education

Apprentice trained or equivalent qualifications

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Vehicle inspection tools

Job description

HGV TechnicianIpswich Salary: From £45,000 - £55,000 + Overtime + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for your next challenge, or a skilled technician keen to develop your career with a business that genuinely invests in its people?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, family-owned commercial vehicle specialist with a strong reputation for specialising in commercial vehicle maintenance and fleet support. Following continued growth and investment, they are looking to strengthen their team at their modern workshop facility in Ipswich.

The Role

Working within a busy and professional workshop environment, you'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing vans and light commercial vehicles, ensuring the highest standards of workmanship and customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Carrying out inspections, service routines, and repairs
• Diagnose and find faults in a wide variety of vehicles
• Carry out thorough vehicle inspections in line with the 'O' licence requirements
• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and presentation for test
• Work with service and parts staff in order to ensure the efficient progress of work through our workshops
• Obtain diagnostic and repair information
• Interpret diagnostic information/readouts and use wiring diagrams effectively
• Use a range of diagnostic equipment. Report faults using company procedures and recommend suitable further actions
• Be able to follow recognised/manufacturer repair processes and complete a wide range of repairs some of which will include complex procedures.
• Test the function of repaired and fitted components
• Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures

What We're Looking For

• Qualified HGV Technician, Vehicle Technician or similar
• Apprentice trained or equivalent qualifications preferred
• Alternatively, a minimum of five years' relevant industry experience
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Positive attitude and team-focused approach
• Reliable, professional and eager to develop new skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• HGV license is an advantage

What's on Offer

• Manufacturer and in-house training programmes
• Dedicated coaching and mentoring support
• Access to ongoing technical development
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Overtime opportunities available
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discounts and staff benefits
• Company uniform provided
• Free onsite parking