HGV Technician

RH Recruiting Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle maintenance provider is seeking an experienced HGV Technician in Nottingham. The role involves servicing and maintaining HGV trailers, trucks, and vans while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate is reliable, has strong knowledge of HGVs, and offers a great work-life balance with 20 days of annual leave plus an extra day for your birthday.

Benefits

4 on 4 off shift pattern

20 days annual leave plus an extra day off for your birthday

Wellness programme

Supportive working environment

Long-term, permanent role

Qualifications

• Qualified or time-served HGV Technician.
• Strong knowledge of trailers and HGVs.
• Good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and repairs on HGV trailers, trucks, and vans.
• Conduct safety inspections in line with DVSA standards.
• Perform diagnostic checks and fault finding on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Complete MOT preparation and presentation when required.
• Ensure all work is recorded accurately and completed to a high standard.
• Keep the workshop and equipment clean, tidy, and safe.
• Work to deadlines while maintaining a focus on quality and compliance.

Skills

Strong knowledge of trailers and HGVs

Good problem-solving skills

Education

Qualified or time-served HGV Technician

Job description

Overview

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £46,046 (Days) / £55,255 (Nights)

Hours: 4 on 4 off – days or nights available

Contract: Permanent, full-time

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced HGV Technician to join the team in Nottingham. The role is based at a Vehicle Maintenance Unit where you’ll be carrying out fleet work, mainly on trailers but with some trucks and vans too.

This is a hands-on role within a business that has been running for over 15 years. We’re looking for someone reliable who takes pride in their work and can get the job done to a high standard.

What you’ll do as a HGV Technician

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and repairs on HGV trailers, trucks, and vans
• Conduct safety inspections in line with DVSA standards
• Perform diagnostic checks and fault finding on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Complete MOT preparation and presentation when required
• Ensure all work is recorded accurately and completed to a high standard
• Keep the workshop and equipment clean, tidy, and safe
• Work to deadlines while maintaining a focus on quality and compliance

What we’re looking for

• Qualified or time-served HGV Technician
• Strong knowledge of trailers and HGVs
• Good problem-solving skills
• Someone who can work well both independently and with colleagues

What we offer

• 4 on 4 off shift pattern – enjoy a great work/life balance
• 20 days annual leave plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Wellness programme and supportive working environment
• Long-term, permanent role with a company that values its people

Interested? If you’re an HGV Technician based in Nottingham and this sounds like the right fit, get in touch – we’d be happy to talk it through

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