HGV Technician

Octane Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life insurance

30 Days Annual Leave including Bank H–

Tool insurance

Brand training and career development

Referral bonus

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking a skilled HGV Technician in Reading to service and repair heavy commercial vehicles. You will perform routine maintenance, diagnostics and repairs in a busy workshop, with opportunities for overtime and progression.

Ideal candidates hold HGV/Heavy Vehicle qualifications or strong workshop experience, with a full UK driving licence. Shifts include early and late rotations, with pension and leave benefits available.

Qualifications

• Relevant HGV, heavy vehicle or commercial vehicle maintenance qualification or proven workshop experience.
• Experience with service, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on heavy commercial vehicles.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy workshop.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, inspections and maintenance on heavy vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical/electrical faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Complete repairs to manufacturer standards and support breakdowns as needed.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Workshop teamwork

Toolbox proficiency

Customer service

Education

HGV/Heavy vehicle qualification

Proven workshop experience

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Manufacturers’ standards

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