HGV Technician

E3 Recruitment; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime premium

Birthday leave

Training & progression

Maternity/Paternity support

Death in service 4x salary

GP access

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join a professional workshop team. You will maintain and repair heavy goods vehicles to keep customers’ fleets safe, compliant and operational, with ongoing technical training and clear progression pathways.

The role offers regular overtime, enhanced training, and career development within a supportive environment. A strong diagnostic capability and full UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities.
• Experience in heavy vehicle maintenance or repair.
• DVSA standards knowledge and ability to identify worn components.

Responsibilities

• Carry out major and minor repairs on HGVs, trailers, and fleet equipment.
• Complete routine inspections, servicing and PPM activities (tyres, oil changes).
• Maintain workshop stock and keep a clean, safe environment.
• Assist with fault diagnosis and plan effective repair solutions.
• Keep accurate maintenance and service records and paperwork.
• Provide roadside breakdown assistance when required.
• Complete warranty submissions and related administration accurately.

Skills

Diagnostic capabilities

Fault-finding

Organisational skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

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

Job description

Overtime paid at time and 1 half, day off on your birthday, manufacturer training, clear progression pathways, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity support, 4 times salary death-in-service cover, 24hr GP access.

£20 per hour DOE, regular overtime paid at time and 1 half.
Range of shifts available

We are seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join a professional and supportive workshop team. This opportunity offers excellent career development, ongoing technical training, and regular overtime opportunities.

As a HGV Technician, your primary responsibility will be ensuring customers’ vehicles remain safe, compliant, and operational through high-quality maintenance and repair work. The successful HGV Technician will benefit from specialist BPW and LOLER training, alongside health and safety e-learning programmes designed to enhance technical knowledge and professional growth.

Duties and responsibilities: –

• Carrying out major and minor repairs on heavy goods vehicles, trailers, and commercial fleet equipment.
• Completing routine inspections, servicing, and PPM activities, including tyre replacement and oil changes.
• Maintaining workshop stock levels and ensuring a clean, safe working environment.
• Assisting with fault diagnosis and planning effective repair solutions.
• Keeping accurate maintenance and service records.
• Providing roadside breakdown assistance when required.
• Completing documentation, warranty submissions, and associated administration accurately and efficiently.

We are very keen to hear from HGV Technicians who have the following: –

• Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds, or IMI qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Previous experience within commercial vehicle maintenance or repair.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities.
• Ability to identify worn, damaged, or defective components in line with DVSA standards.
• Full UK driving licence relevant to vehicle classes operated.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

This role offers ongoing development, a supportive team environment, excellent earning potential, and opportunities to build a long-term career within the commercial vehicle sector. If you are a skilled HGV Technician looking for your next challenge, this position provides the training, stability, and progression opportunities needed to succeed.

This role offers the chance to join a highly skilled engineering environment where development, training, and progression are actively encouraged. Whether you are an established HGV Technician or looking for your next challenge, this position provides a rewarding pathway within the commercial vehicle sector.