HGV Technician

Riverside Resourcing & Consultancy Ltd.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Overtime paid 1.5x

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Wellness program access

Job summary

Riverside Resourcing & Consultancy Ltd. seeks an experienced Trailer Technician in Southampton to perform major and minor repairs on HGVs and trailers.

You will conduct regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and on-road emergency repairs, while maintaining records and supporting warranty processes. The ideal candidate holds Level 3 HGV repair qualifications, has DVSA-aligned skills, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds/IMI qualification in HGV vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Experienced trailer technician with the ability to identify worn and faulty components.
• Current, full UK driving licence for the relevant vehicle classes.

Responsibilities

• Performing major and minor repairs to heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles.
• Regular inspections and preventive maintenance such as tyre rotation and oil changes.
• Maintain workshop inventory and cleanliness; document repairs and warranty claims.
• Assist repair teams to diagnose and plan repairs; support on-road emergency repairs.
• Complete relevant documentation and escalate warranty issues as needed.

Education

Level 3 HGV repair

Job description

Rygor Service Solutions: Southampton VMU
£19.50 per hour + overtime at x1.5 hr
48 hours per week, 4 on 4 off, 06:00 – 18:00

If you are looking to be part of an award-winning company, offering you a great career, then look no further!

They are committed to investing in your career and skill set, so when you join their technical team, you will benefit from Mercedes-Benz training and online H&S e learnings.

Day to day, you will be:

• Performing major and minor repairs to heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles.
• Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services such as tyre rotation and oil changes.
• Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust
• Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
• Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled.
• Providing repair services to clients on the road in case of emergencies.
• Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management.

Qualification -

You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance. You must be an experienced Trailer Technician with the ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards and have a current, full UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes. IRTEC accreditation is desirable.

• An extra day off for your Birthday
• Overtime opportunities paid at X 1.5 basic hourly rate
• Saturdays paid at overtime.
• 20 days of annual leave per year PLUS Bank Holidays
• Working for a workplace which champions women .
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies and return to work post mat-leave policy.
• Access to their wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• Reward and recognition programmes, including their annual Rygor Group Awards and opportunities to attend the Rygor Wembley box as a celebration of your hard work and dedication.
• Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
• Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training.
• Rygor Auto and Rygor Service Solutions are Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS) accredited

Rygor Group are an award-winning, multi-franchise Dealer Group with branches across England, offering extensive coverage for customers throughout the M5, M4 and M42 corridors. Their business has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with significant investment in site renovations nationwide and exciting expansions, including the launch of a brand-newMercedes-Benz Passenger Car Aftersales facility in 2024 and running four new vehicle maintenance units in 2025.

Their commitment to excellence has earned them multiple industry and network awards, and in 2025, they were proud to be named Employer of the Year at the prestigious Motor Trader Awards. They also received theSilver award for our onboarding experience at the ICE awards, meaning that if you're considering a new career with Rygor, you can be confident you'll receive an award-winning induction and support from day one.

They are officially a Great Place to Work (four years running) and their company culture truly reflects their core values: Rewarding, Reliable, and Respectful. Exceptional customer service is at the heart of what they do and so is creating an environment where their team can thrive.

Rygor Group

comprises a diverse collection of UK automotive businesses, with a primary focus on trucks, vans, coaches, passenger cars, armoured vehicles, body repairs and coachbuilding. Through the hard work of their team members, they have secured their position as one of the UK's top automotive Groups, with a turnover of circa £300m a year.

DBS: Please be advised that successful applicants to Rygor or any of their associated businesses, may be subject to satisfactory completion of a DBS check prior to joining the business.

Our Process

When applying, please include a full current CV. Once this has been reviewed, we will be in touch to advise if your application will be progressed through to the next stage. The Riverside Resourcing & Consultancy recruitment process reflects our obligations under relevant UK legislation. Whilst all applications are carefully considered, we are only able to progress applications from candidates who have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

We care about your personal data. The General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control and by applying to us, we consider this to be an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process. Your application data is held within our secure applicant tracking system through hireful – you will be given access to a candidate zone in this system where you can monitor and manage your application and see status updates. We will communicate with you, by email or phone, throughout the recruitment process so that we can keep you updated regarding your application.