HGV Technician

Holt Automotive Recruitment Limited; Normanton and Altofts; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive recruitment firm is seeking an experienced HGV Technician located in Swindon, UK. The role includes maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should hold NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications and possess strong diagnostic skills. The position offers a competitive base salary of £54,000 plus overtime. Previous LCV and HGV Technician experience is preferred. Full UK driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving licence is required.
• Previous experience as a LCV Technician is preferred.
• Experience as an HGV Technician is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair vehicles to ensure safety and compliance.
• Perform routine servicing and complex mechanical/electrical repairs.
• Be the first point of contact for fault finding and repairs on various bus types.
• Overhaul and repair vehicle electrical systems including E.C.U.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Fully conversant with workshop equipment operation

Mechanical and Electrical fault finding

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Job Title & Location

HGV Technician – Swindon, Salary: £48,000

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Overtime & Shifts

• £54,000 Base Salary, Overtime paid at 1.3x.

Responsibilities

As an HGV Technician you will be responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing vehicles to ensure that vehicles are safe, reliable, and compliant with regulations.

Technicians work on a range of tasks, from routine servicing to complex mechanical and electrical repairs, ensuring vehicles are fit for operation.

What you'll do: Routine servicing, repair and maintenance of the PSV Fleet to highest DVSA standards. Be first point of contact for in depth fault finding and repairs on various bus types.

SME (Subject Matter Expert) in Mechanical and Electrical fault finding.

Be fully conversant with the overhaul and repair of vehicle electrical systems including engine management, automatic / semi-automatic gearboxes, electronic braking, suspension, electronic destinations, multiplex wiring systems and E.C.U.

Carry out projects / trials on behalf of the Engineering Director and / or Technical Manager. Maintain detailed records of all work carried out, including parts used and time taken.

Fully comply with all HS&E legislation and group policies.

Qualifications

What you'll need to be an HGV Technician: NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Time Served or equivalent qualifications in HGV / PSV Maintenance. Full UK Driving licence. Previous LCV Technician experience. Previous HGV Technician experience. Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills. Fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment and the overhaul and repair of vehicle electrical systems.