HGV Technician

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Tunstall; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension plan

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Health cash plans

Dental scheme

Eye test reimbursements

Car scheme

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking an HGV Breakdown Technician for a Stoke-based role with rotating shifts and on-call duties. Expect a strong basic salary plus standby and call-out pay, plus overtime, with realistic OTE in the £52k–£58k+ range.

The position involves roadside repairs, major/minor HGV servicing, DVSA-aligned diagnostics, and ongoing training within a well-established commercial vehicle specialist. Hybrid/rota-based schedule possible.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, or IMI) in HGV Vehicle Repair and Maintenance.
• Proven experience as an HGV Technician.
• Full, current UK driving licence – HGV licence beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to identify worn and faulty components in DVSA Standards.

Responsibilities

• Responding to breakdowns and carrying out roadside repairs.
• Performing major and minor repairs to HGVs and commercial vehicles.
• Regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services.
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs to manufacturer and DVSA standards.
• Maintaining workshop inventory and cleanliness.
• Working with repair teams to diagnose and plan vehicle repairs.
• Completing job cards and service records accurately.

Skills

HGV experience

Diagnostic & fault-finding

Education

Level 3 qualification in HGV Vehicle Repair and Maintenance (NVQ, City & Guilds, or IMI)

Job description

HGV Breakdown Technician - Stoke

Hours: Rotating shifts

Week 1: 06:00 - 14:30

Week 2: 14:00 - 22:30 (42.5 hours per week)

On-call and standby rota - 1 in 4 weekends

Full time, permanent

Earning Potential - Salary:

• £47,073 per annum basic
• Standby: £25 per day/night
• Call-out: £15 per call plus overtime at 1.5x hourly rate (minimum 2 hours paid, even if job ends sooner)
• Realistic OTE: £52,000 - £58,000+

Overview

We're looking for an HGV Breakdown Technician to join a well-established commercial vehicle specialist in Stoke. This is a proper breakdown role with a rotating shift pattern, standby payments, and call-out rates on top of a strong basic. Our client is a multi-accredited employer with high staff retention, manufacturer training, and genuine progression opportunities. If you're qualified, experienced, and ready for a role with real variety, this is the one.

Key Responsibilities

• Responding to breakdowns and carrying out roadside repairs
• Performing major and minor repairs to HGVs and commercial vehicles
• Regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs to manufacturer and DVSA standards
• Maintaining workshop inventory and cleanliness
• Working with repair teams to diagnose and plan vehicle repairs
• Completing job cards and service records accurately

What You'll Need

• Level 3 qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, or IMI) in HGV Vehicle Repair and Maintenance (essential)
• Proven experience as an HGV Technician
• Ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with DVSA Standards
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Full, current UK driving licence - HGV licence beneficial but not essential

What's On Offer

Financial & Retirement

• Competitive pay - annually reviewed, tied to performance and company success-sharing schemes
• Service-tiered pension - employer contributions scale with tenure (5% up to 5 years, 6.5% for 5-10 years, up to 10% for 10+ years)
• Life assurance - generous cover paying out up to 4x base salary

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) available for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support for mental health, wellbeing, and lifestyle
• Additional health perks - health cash plans, dental schemes, and eye test/prescription glass reimbursements

Work-Life Balance & Flexibility

• Hybrid working - up to 50% from home depending on the role
• Enhanced family policies - maternity, shared parental leave, adoption support, and paid leave for neonatal care and pregnancy loss
• Generous holiday allowance - typically 25 days, increasing with service

Perks & Discounts

• Car scheme - preferential rates and leasing options on group vehicles, including maintenance and insurance
• Rewards - exclusive retail, leisure, and merchandise discounts, including savings on the official webshop