HGV Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Portskewett; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Overtime

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension

Career development

Rotational shift pattern

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd seeks an experienced HGV Technician for a leading roadworks recovery specialist based in Caldicot. You will perform detailed inspections, servicing and repairs on commercial vehicles, with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role offers a competitive salary, a mobile/workshop mix and long-term career prospects. Expect weekly rotating shifts, a fully equipped company van, pension, and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• Qualified to IMI/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or similar.
• At least several years of practical post-qualification experience as an HGV Technician.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service and repair a variety of commercial vehicles, ensuring safety compliance.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults on HGVs, trailers, and fleet equipment.
• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs at client sites, avoiding emergency call-outs.
• Support workshop operations with repairs and routine maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records of all work and parts used.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Work in busy workshop

Targets

Education

IMI/NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading roadworks recovery specialist based in Caldicot, for a skilled HGV Technician. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician seeking a dynamic role within a reputable company. The HGV Technician position offers a competitive salary, engaging working patterns, and long-term career prospects.

Benefits:

• Starting salary up to £42,423 per annum, dependent on experience
• Optional overtime paid at time-and-a-half
• Use of a fully-equipped company van
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Long-term career development within one of the UK's top roadworks recovery firms
• Weekly rotational shift pattern: week 1 (7:00am-3:30pm), week 2 (8:00am-4:30pm), Monday to Friday

Duties as a HGV Technician:

• Conduct detailed inspections, servicing, and repairs on a variety of commercial vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety regulations
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on HGVs, trailers, and fleet equipment
• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs at client sites, avoiding emergency call-outs
• Support workshop operations with repairs and routine maintenance
• Maintain accurate records of all work completed, including parts used and service documentation
• Follow health and safety standards both on-site and within the workshop environment

Requirements:

• Qualified to IMI/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or similar
• At least several years of practical post-qualification experience as an HGV Technician
• Strong team player with a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy workshop environment
• Valid UK driving licence with minimal points; a Class 1 or 2 HGV licence is advantageous but not mandatory
• Good attention to detail and motivated to meet targets

This role provides the variety of mobile and workshop work without the disruption of emergency roadside tasks, ideal for HGV Technicians who enjoy diverse tasks in a supportive team environment.