Hgv Technician

Inception pro recruitment; St Mary's Platt; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service van

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Overalls

Job summary

Inception pro recruitment is seeking an HGV Technician for our Sevenoaks, Kent depot. You will work Monday to Friday, 07:00–16:30, with a basic salary of £50,000 per year plus overtime at 1.5x.

The role includes a service van, fuel card, mobile phone and overalls. Key duties include vehicle diagnostics with Jal-Test, inspections and servicing, attending breakouts if needed, repairing defects, MOT preparation, preventative maintenance and completing compliance documentation.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / City of Guilds / Main Dealership Apprenticeship equivalent.
• Full, current driving licence; Class 2 HGV licence preferred; Class 1 desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle diagnostics using Jal-Test equipment.
• Inspections and servicing of HGVs.
• Attend the odd breakdown/defect in the service vehicle.
• Repair vehicle defects.
• MOT preparation.
• Preventative maintenance.
• Complete compliance documentation.

Skills

Vehicle Diagnostics

Inspections

MOT preparation

Preventative maintenance

Compliance documentation

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City of Guilds / Main Dealership Apprenticeship

Full driving licence

Tools

Jal-Test

Job description

We are looking for an HGV Technician to join our workshop team at our Sevenoaks, Kent depot.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, from 07:00 to 16:30. The company offers a basic salary of £50,000 per year, plus overtime at 1.5x the hourly rate.

About Us

We are a specialist vehicle hire company with over 45 years of experience, still owned and operated by the same dedicated senior management team, with additional depots across the UK, Wolverhampton (HQ), Taunton (South West), Borough Green (South East), Plean, Scotland, Belfast, Northern Ireland. We provide a first‑class nationwide service to a growing client base.

We specialise in supplying high-quality, modern vehicles to the Utility, Civil Engineering and Highway Maintenance sectors, including Asphalt Hotboxes, Tippers, Tipper Grabs and 4x4s, for both short- and long‑term self‑drive hire.

HGV Technician Qualifications & Licence Requirements

For this position, you will need to hold qualifications in HGV/Commercial Mechanics to the equivalent of NVQ Level 3 / City of Guilds / Full Main Dealership Apprenticeship.

Hold a full, current driving licence. A Class 2 HGV licence is preferred (Class 1 desirable but not essential); however, candidates without this may be supported in obtaining the Class 2 HGV, subject to company agreement and conditions.

HGV Technician Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Vehicle Diagnostics (using the latest Jal-Test vehicle diagnostic equipment)
• Inspections and servicing
• May be asked to attend the odd breakdown/defect in the provided service van
• Repair of vehicle defects
• MOT preparation
• Preventative maintenance
• Completion of compliance documentation

What s Included

The role includes a service van (for business use only), a fuel card, a mobile phone, and overalls.

The working hours are from 07:00 to 16:30, 20 days paid holiday, plus public holidays (28 days total per full year worked), statutory days, and company pension, plus overtime paid at 1.5x the hourly rate.

Monthly pay on the 27th of every month.

Our Culture

Our success is built on valuing, supporting, and developing our people, and we welcome applications from those who want to be part of an enthusiastic, motivated team.