HGV Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; London Borough of Barking and Dagenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Birthday day off

20 days' holiday + Bank Holidays

Training & progression

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd in Dagenham, Essex, is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join a busy workshop.

The role features a 4-on, 4-off pattern with 48-hour weeks, an hourly rate up to £25 plus shift allowance, and substantial overtime potential. You will diagnose faults, repair heavy vehicles and maintain records while pursuing training and progression.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds/IMI qualification in HGV repair and maintenance.
• Experience as an HGV Technician or similar heavy vehicle maintenance role.
• Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and repair skills.
• Full UK driving licence for relevant classes.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out major and minor repairs on heavy goods vehicles and trailers.
• Complete inspections and preventative maintenance (tyre rotation, oil changes).
• Diagnose faults and plan effective repairs.
• Maintain accurate vehicle records and documentation.
• Escalate issues to senior management when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe workshop and proper storage of parts and equipment.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Fault-finding

Health & safety

Education

Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds/IMI in HGV

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join our busy workshop in Dagenham, Essex. This HGV Technician role offers a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern, earning up to £25 per hour plus shift allowance, with an estimated OTE of £62,400 and significant overtime opportunities.

• Basic hourly rate of up to £25 plus shift allowance.
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the basic hourly rate.
• 48-hour working week on a 4-on, 4-off day or night shift pattern.
• 20 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays and an additional day off for your birthday.
• Auto-enrolment pension and four times salary death-in-service benefit.
• Manufacturer, BPW and LOLER training, alongside in-house development programmes.
• Internal mentoring, future leader traineeship, annual appraisals and progression opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies, wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to 24-hour online GP services, second medical opinions and mental health support.
• Branded uniform, reward programmes and long-service recognition.

Duties:

• As an HGV Technician, carry out major and minor repairs on heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles.
• Complete inspections and preventative maintenance, including tyre rotation and oil changes.
• Diagnose faults, identify worn or defective components and plan effective repairs.
• Maintain accurate vehicle inspection, repair and maintenance records.
• Complete relevant documentation, paperwork and warranty claims.
• Escalate technical or operational matters to senior management when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop, including effective parts and equipment storage.
• Work collaboratively to deliver consistently high standards of service.

Requirements:

• Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds or IMI qualification in HGV vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Previous experience as an HGV Technician or in a comparable heavy vehicle maintenance role.
• Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and repair skills.
• Ability to assess components in line with DVSA standards.
• Current, full UK driving licence for the relevant vehicle classes.
• Professional approach to health and safety, documentation and customer service.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.

The successful HGV Technician will join a supportive, well-established employer offering structured training, excellent earning potential and long-term career progression. Joining us as an HGV Technician provides the opportunity to develop within a recognised automotive organisation.