HGV Technician

Gap Technical Ltd; Milton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Technical Ltd is representing a global manufacturing business recruiting a HGV Technician to join their facility near Cumbernauld. The role is days only (Mon-Fri) with a salary of £48,700.

You will maintain the company’s HGV fleet, diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, carry out breakdowns and reactive work to high standards, and document work accurately to support traceability and first-time fixes.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 2 in heavy vehicle maintenance or equivalent.
• Desirable Irtec certification; training funded after length of service.
• Ideally hold a Class 1 Licence.
• Experience in fast-paced distribution environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the company's HGVs to manufacturer guidelines.
• Ensure all work is completed on time and to high standards.
• Carry out breakdowns and reactive maintenance to required timeframe.
• Accurately diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and communicate findings to teammates.
• Document all work accurately for traceability and first-time fix.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Flexible hours

Able to work unsupervised

Able to work in fast-paced environment

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds HV maintenance

Job description

HGV Technician

£48,700 Cumbernauld Days Only (Mon-Fri) gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a HGV Technician to work at their facility based near Cumbernauld

Performance Objectives

• Responsible for maintaining the company's HGVs.
• Ensuring that all work is completed on time and in compliance with manufacturer guidelines.
• Responsible for carrying out all breakdowns and reactive works to high standards and within the given timeframe.
• You should be able to accurately diagnose electrical and mechanical faults with the HGVs, communicate technical information to your teammates, and escape any issues to relevant managers.
• You should also possess a keen eye for detail and ensure that all work is accurately documented.
• Additionally, you'll demonstrate good diagnostic and fault-finding skills ensuring first-time fix.

Person Specification

• Ideally a Class 1 Licence
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player attitude, able to recognise and lend a hand where necessary
• A flexible approach to your hours and duties
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ideally, you'll have previous experience in a fast-paced distribution environment. Hold an NVQ Level 3 or City & Guild Level 2 in heavy vehicle maintenance or equivalent
• Desirably hold your Irtec. Training and funding can however be supported to achieve your HGV Class 1 licence or Irtec after a successful length of service.

Closing Date: 04/10/2026

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