HGV Technician

Gap Technical Ltd; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Technical Ltd is recruiting an HGV Technician for a site near Thatcham. You will maintain the company’s HGV fleet, diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, and carry out breakdowns to high standards.

This role is days only in a fast-paced distribution environment. NVQ Level 3 or City & Guild Level 2 in heavy vehicle maintenance, or equivalent, is preferred, with Irtec desirable. A Class 1 licence would be an advantage.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 licence is preferred
• NVQ/City & Guild Level 2+ in heavy vehicle maintenance preferred
• Irtec training is a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain the company's HGV fleet.
• Complete work on time and per manufacturer guidelines.
• Carry out breakdowns and reactive maintenance to high standards.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and communicate findings.
• Document work accurately.
• Demonstrate fault-finding skills to achieve first-time fix.

Skills

HGV Class 1 licence

Excellent communication

Team player

Flexible hours

Unsupervised work

Fast-paced environment

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guild Level 2 (HV

IRTEC desirable

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guild Level 2 in heavy vehicle maintenance or equivalent

Job description

HGV Technician

£25.79ph + Shift uplift up to 25% + Benefits + Overtime

Thatcham

Days Only

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 Thatcham

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 escalation 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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