HGV Technician

Tru talent; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Tru Talent is seeking an experienced HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Trailer Technician to join a busy Swindon workshop. The role offers day, late or night shifts with pattern options and manufacturer training to support career progression.

Work on HGVs, trailers and commercial vehicles in a modern workshop, with continuous development opportunities and a benefits package. The position is full-time and permanent.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds or IMI qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Proven experience working as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Trailer Technician.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs, trailers and commercial vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and trailer-related faults using modern equipment.
• Complete inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Carry out repairs in line with DVSA and manufacturer standards.
• Assist with breakdown repairs when required.
• Complete accurate job cards, warranty claims and workshop paperwork.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop environment.
• Support vehicle reliability and customer uptime.

Skills

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics experience

Documentation & paperwork

Education

Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds/IMI in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Trailer Technician

Location: Swindon

Pay: £16.81-£19.32 per hour depending on shift + shift allowances

Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Shift Options Available - Choose the Shift That Suits You

Day Shift:

Monday-Friday | 06:00-14:30

£16.81 per hour

Late Shift:

Monday-Friday | 14:00-22:00

£16.81 per hour + £21.20 shift allowance per shift

Night Shift:

Tuesday-Friday | 21:00-07:00

£19.32 per hour + £18.75 shift allowance per shift

Tru Talent is recruiting for an experienced HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Trailer Technician to join an award-winning commercial vehicle dealership in Swindon.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled HGV Technician or Trailer Technician to join a modern workshop environment working on HGVs, trailers and commercial vehicles. With multiple shift options available, this role allows you to choose a pattern that suits your lifestyle while benefiting from manufacturer training, technical development and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

• Choice of day, late or night shift patterns
• Competitive hourly rates depending on shift
• Shift allowances available
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Saturdays paid at overtime rate
• Birthday day off
• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• 4x salary death in service benefit
• Manufacturer training and technical development
• Internal mentoring programme
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 GP support
• Mental health support
• Uniform provided
• Long service recognition and additional annual leave

The Role

As an HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Trailer Technician, you will:

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs, trailers and commercial vehicles
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and trailer-related faults using modern equipment
• Complete inspections and preventative maintenance
• Carry out repairs in line with DVSA and manufacturer standards
• Assist with breakdown repairs when required
• Complete accurate job cards, warranty claims and workshop paperwork
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop environment
• Support vehicle reliability and customer uptime

The Requirements

To be considered for this HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Trailer Technician role, you will need:

• Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds or IMI qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
• Proven experience working as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Trailer Technician
• Experience carrying out repairs, servicing and diagnostics on heavy vehicles
• Ability to identify worn and faulty components to DVSA standards
• Full UK driving licence
• IRTEC accreditation desirable but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship