HGV Technician

Octane Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension, life insurance and ER

Overtime pay with bonuses

30 Days Annual Leave including Bank H

Tool insurance

Uniform, PPE provided

Brand training & career development

Referral bonus £1500

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited is seeking a skilled HGV Technician to join a purpose-built Reading site, working on heavy commercial vehicles for a family-owned group. A competitive salary, overtime and bonus opportunities, and clear career development paths are on offer.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence and ideally Class C/C+E; salary is £45,000 basic with OTE £64,000+.

Qualifications

• Relevant HGV, heavy vehicle or commercial vehicle maintenance qualification, or proven workshop experience in a similar role.
• Experience with service, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on heavy commercial vehicles

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine servicing, inspections and maintenance on heavy commercial vehicles
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and technical faults using modern diagnostic equipment
• Completing repairs to manufacturer standards across HGV and commercial vehicle systems
• Supporting breakdown, roadside or rota requirements where applicable and maintaining high levels of customer service

Skills

HGV/Heavy vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Workshop teamwork

Toolbox ownership

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

HGV Technician role for a skilled and flexible technician to join a purpose-builtReadingsite, working on a varied range of heavy commercial vehicles for a family-owned commercial vehicle group. Great salary, overtime, bonus opportunities, training and long-term career development available.

Must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence,Category C and Category C+E licence would be advantageous.

Location: Reading

Pay / salary:£45,000 basic per annum, OTE £64,000+ with overtime and bonus opportunities

Job type: Permanent / full-time role

Shift and schedule:Rotating shifts, Monday - Friday 6am - 3pm & Monday - Froday 1pm - 10pm (1 hour unpaid lunch)

Benefits:

• Company pension, life insurance and employee support benefits
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates, with bonus opportunities available
• 30 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• Tool insurance, uniform, overalls and PPE provided
• Brand training and career development towards senior technician levels
• Referral bonus if you introduce your technician friends (£1500!)

Skills and experience

• Relevant HGV, heavy vehicle or commercial vehicle maintenance qualification, or proven workshop experience in a similar role
• Experience with service, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on heavy commercial vehicles
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a busy workshop team
• Own a well-stocked toolbox suitable for HGV workshop duties
• HGV, LGV or PCV licence would be advantageous

Job Responsibilities for the HGV Technician role

• Carrying out routine servicing, inspections and maintenance on heavy commercial vehicles
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and technical faults using modern diagnostic equipment
• Completing repairs to manufacturer standards across HGV and commercial vehicle systems
• Supporting breakdown, roadside or rota requirements where applicable and maintaining high levels of customer service