HGV Technician

Halo Personnel; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking HGV Technicians in Preston to join their skilled team. Technicians will be responsible for diagnostics, repairs, and ensuring high-quality standards while benefiting from comprehensive training and a range of company perks, including increased holiday and life insurance.

Benefits

Increased holiday entitlement with length of service

Life insurance (2x annual salary)

Contributory pension

Childcare vouchers

Gym membership

Retail discounts

Cashback offers

Cinema tickets and entertainment

Food outlet discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant Engineering Qualifications required.
• Hands-on approach and ability to work under pressure is essential.
• Stable career background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and repairs to manufacturer standards.
• Investigate and diagnose faults effectively.
• Report to the shift supervisor and follow Health and Safety rules.

Skills

Motivation

Reliability

Hard-Work

Education

NVQ/City and Guilds Level 2 or above in HGV Mechanics

IRTEC

Mechanical Engineering (Military equivalent)

Job description

HGV Technician

We are seeking Motivated, Reliable, and Hard-Working HGV Technicians of all levels to join our team at our client’s depot in Preston. Please see below for pay rates and shift patterns:

HGV Technicians – Days/Afters

HOURS OF WORK:

Week 1: 06:00 – 14:30, Monday to Friday

Week 2: 14:00 – 22:30, Monday to Friday

08:00 – 12:00, Saturdays (work two, take one off, then work two, etc.)

Plus approximately 5-10 hours of overtime available weekly

Pay rate: c£18.95 per hour (dependent on experience)

Overtime pay: c£28.43 per hour

Night-shift HGV Technicians

HOURS OF WORK:

22:30 – 07:00, Monday to Friday

or

Week 1: 20:00 – 06:30, Monday to Thursday

Week 2: 20:00 – 06:30, Tuesday to Friday

Plus approximately 5 hours of overtime weekly

Pay rate: c£23.16 per hour (dependent on experience)

Qualifications:

Relevant Engineering Qualifications such as NVQ/City and Guilds Level 2 or above in HGV Mechanics, IRTEC, or Mechanical Engineering (Military equivalent also acceptable)

Our client is a franchised Scania dealership with 5 depots across North West England, operating 24/7, Monday to Saturday. They feature modern facilities, advanced vehicle technology, and comprehensive training programs.

The role involves:

• Performing diagnostics, inspections, routine services, repairs, and testing in a professional and safe manner
• Reporting findings and executing repairs to manufacturer standards
• Reporting to the shift supervisor
• Investigating and diagnosing faults
• Following Health and Safety rules
• Liaising effectively with the parts department

Company Benefits:

• Increased holiday entitlement with length of service
• Life insurance (2x annual salary)
• Contributory pension
• Childcare vouchers

Scania Reward System:

• Gym membership
• Retail discounts
• Cashback offers
• Cinema tickets and entertainment
• Food outlet discounts (e.g., Bella Italia)
• And more...

Our client values high standards of workmanship, customer satisfaction, and safety. They seek a flexible team player who can work under tight deadlines, with a hands-on approach and a stable career background.