HGV Technician

NMS Recruit; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Pension

Life assurance

BPW and LOLER training

Employee assistance programme

24-hour online GP

Job summary

NMS Recruit in Wellingborough is seeking an HGV Technician for a permanent night shift (10pm–6:30am). You will service, diagnose and repair heavy goods vehicles and trailers to keep fleets compliant and on the road.

The role offers £20 per hour DOE plus overtime at time and a half, with training and progression opportunities within a supportive workshop team.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing HGVs and trailers.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of vehicle safety standards and inspection requirements.
• Full UK driving licence for relevant vehicle classes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on HGVs and trailers.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs to a high standard.
• Identify worn components in line with DVSA standards.
• Plan repairs with the workshop team and return vehicles to service.
• Complete inspection sheets, repair records and warranty documentation.
• Support roadside repairs when required.
• Maintain a safe, organized workshop and follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Fault finding

Teamwork

Safety standards

Education

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

HGV Technician Nights

Wellingborough | £20 per hour DOE + overtime at time and a half

Permanent position | Night shift: 10pm 6.30am

Looking for an HGV Technician role where your experience is valued and you can keep developing your skills?

We're recruiting for an established commercial vehicle maintenance business in Wellingborough. Joining an experienced workshop team, you'll carry out servicing, diagnostics and repairs on HGVs and trailers, helping keep customers' fleets safe, compliant and on the road.

The role

• Carry out routine servicing, preventative maintenance and safety inspections on HGVs and trailers.
• Diagnose faults and complete minor and major repairs to a high standard.
• Identify worn or defective components in line with DVSA standards.
• Work closely with the workshop team to plan repairs and return vehicles to service efficiently.
• Complete accurate inspection sheets, repair records and warranty documentation.
• Support roadside repairs when required.
• Maintain a safe, organised workshop and follow health and safety procedures.

What you'll need

• A Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, such as NVQ, City & Guilds or IMI.
• Practical experience maintaining and repairing HGVs, with strong fault-finding skills.
• A good understanding of vehicle safety standards and inspection requirements.
• A full UK driving licence covering the relevant vehicle classes.
• A reliable approach, attention to detail and the ability to work well within a team.

What's on offer?

• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day off for your birthday.
• Increased annual leave after five years' service.
• Manufacturer and in-house training, including BPW and LOLER training.
• Mentoring, regular appraisals and progression opportunities.
• Company pension and life assurance at four times salary.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Employee assistance programme, wellbeing support and access to a 24-hour online GP.

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