HGV Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Walton-on-Thames; Vor Ort; GBP 28.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Training provided

Tools provided by company

Career progression

Friendly environment

Overtime opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting an experienced HGV Technician for a Walton-on-Thames based fleet. The role involves servicing around 50 lorries and trailers, with focus on preventative maintenance and repairs to ensure reliable, safe operations.

You will work with local, reputable family-run transport, benefiting from a stable, supportive team and clear opportunities for career progression. Competitive pay and overtime help drive development within a friendly workshop environment.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as an HGV mechanic or fleet technician.
• Air tech experience advantageous but not mandatory.
• Class 1 or Class 2 licences desirable but not essential.
• Owns basic tools necessary for mechanical work.

Aufgaben

• Servicing and maintaining a fleet of approximately 50 lorries (Volvos/DAFs) and trailers.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance inspections and defect repairs on HGVs and trailers.
• Performing general mechanical repairs to keep vehicles in top condition.
• Ensuring efficient workshop operations through teamwork and communication.
• Mentoring less experienced mechanics when needed.
• Using personal basic tools daily; company tools available for heavier work.

Kenntnisse

HGV maintenance

Fleet technician

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Tools

Basic tools

Specialist tools available

Jobbeschreibung

Our client, a reputable family-run haulage and transport company based in Walton on Thames, is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled HGV Technician to work within a growing business that values employee development, stability, and a friendly environment. The position of HGV Technician offers varied responsibilities, career progression, and competitive pay.

Salary & Benefits

• - Competitive hourly rate of £20 to £25 per hour, with overtime paid at time and a half
• - Estimated annual salary of approximately £52,000, depending on experience
• - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with optional overtime typically totaling 50+ hours
• - Full training provided for heavy and specialist equipment
• - Tools provided by the company, with personal basic tools required
• - Opportunities for career progression within the company
• - Stable, family-oriented working environment with ongoing employment support

Responsibilities

• - Servicing and maintaining a fleet of approximately 50 lorries, mainly Volvos and DAFs, alongside trailers
• - Conducting preventative maintenance inspections and defect repairs on HGVs and trailers
• - Performing general mechanical repairs to ensure vehicles remain in optimal condition
• - Ensuring efficient workshop operations through teamwork and communication
• - Supporting business growth by mentoring less experienced mechanics when needed
• - Using personal basic tools for daily tasks, with the company's specialist tools available for heavier work

Requirements

• - Proven experience working as an HGV mechanic or fleet technician
• - Air tech experience is advantageous but not mandatory
• - Class 1 or Class 2 licences are desirable but not essential
• - Owns basic tools necessary for mechanical work
• - Reliable, diligent, and motivated to develop within a supportive team environment