HGV Technician

Gap Technical Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Overtime

Job summary

Gap Technical Ltd is seeking an HGV Technician at their Thatcham facility to maintain fleet vehicles, diagnose faults, and carry out breakdowns to set standards. The role is days-based with competitive pay and benefits, including overtime opportunities.

The successful candidate will have Class 1 licensing preferred, strong communication, and the ability to work unsupervised in a fast-paced distribution environment. Training and development are available.

Qualifications

• Class 1 Licence preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player attitude
• Flexible hours and duties
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Experience in fast-paced distribution environment
• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guild Level 2 in heavy vehicle maintenance or equivalent
• Irtec training or HGV Class 1 licence after length of service would be desirable

Responsibilities

• Maintain the company's HGVs.
• Complete breakdowns and reactive work to high standards.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults with HGVs.
• Communicate technical information to teammates and escalate issues.
• Document work accurately.
• Demonstrate strong fault-finding for first-time fix.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

Communication skills

Team player

Flexible hours

Independent worker

Distribution environment experience

Irtec training / licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guild Level 2 in heavy vehicle maintenance or equivalent

Job description

HGV Technician

£25.79ph + Shift uplift up to 25% + Benefits + Overtime

Thatcham

Days Only

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a HGV Technician to work at their facility based near Thatcham

Performance Objectives

• Responsible for maintaining the company's HGVs.
• Ensuring that all work is completed on time and in compliance with manufacturer guidelines.
• Responsible for carrying out all breakdowns and reactive works to high standards and within the given timeframe.
• You should be able to accurately diagnose electrical and mechanical faults with the HGVs, communicate technical information to your teammates, and escalat any issues to relevant managers.
• You should also possess a keen eye for detail and ensure that all work is accurately documented.
• Additionally, you'll demonstrate good diagnostic and fault-finding skills ensuring first-time fix.

Person Specification

• Ideally a Class 1 Licence
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player attitude, able to recognise and lend a hand where necessary
• A flexible approach to your hours and duties
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ideally, you'll have previous experience in a fast-paced distribution environment. Hold an NVQ Level 3 or City & Guild Level 2 in heavy vehicle maintenance or equivalent
• Desirably hold your Irtec. Training and funding can however be supported to achieve your HGV Class 1 licence or Irtec after a successful length of service.

Closing Date: 04/10/2026