HGV Technician

Octane Recruitment; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus £1,500

30 days annual leave

Tool insurance & PPE

Brand training & career development

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking an HGV Technician for a busy Southampton workshop. You will service, diagnose, and repair heavy commercial vehicles, with a focus on efficiency and safety in a modern workshop environment.

The role offers a £1,500 joining bonus, a route to senior technician levels, and generous leave. Full training is provided and overtime/bonus opportunities are available to boost earnings.

Qualifications

• HGV/heavy vehicle maintenance qualification or proven workshop experience
• Experience with service, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on heavy commercial vehicles
• Own a well-stocked toolbox suitable for HGV workshop duties

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, inspections and maintenance on heavy commercial vehicles
• Diagnose faults using modern diagnostic equipment
• Complete repairs to manufacturer standards across HGV and commercial vehicle systems
• Support breakdown, roadside or rota requirements and maintain customer service

Skills

HGV maintenance

Workshop experience

Diagnostics

Toolbox

HGV licence

Education

HGV/Heavy vehicle qualification

Job description

HGV Technician Workshop Based | HGV Mechanic | Commercial Vehicle Technician

HGV Technician required for a modern workshop maintaining and repairing HGVs, commercial vehicles and specialist fleet vehicles. Full training provided, £1,500 joining bonus, manufacturer development and HGV licence training available. Must have the right to work in the UK.

Must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence, Category C and Category C+E licence would be advantageous.

Location: Southampton

Pay / salary: £44,45 basic per annum, OTE £50,000 with overtime and bonus opportunities

Job type: Permanent / full-time role

Shift and schedule: Flexible start and finish times between 7:00am and 6:00pm, no Saturdays (available as OT)

Benefits:

• £1,500 joining bonusOvertime paid at enhanced rates, with bonus opportunities available
• 30 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• Tool insurance, uniform, overalls and PPE provided
• Brand training and career development towards senior technician levels

Skills and experience

• Relevant HGV, heavy vehicle or commercial vehicle maintenance qualification, or proven workshop experience in a similar role
• Experience with service, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on heavy commercial vehicles
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a busy workshop team
• Own a well-stocked toolbox suitable for HGV workshop duties
• HGV, LGV or PCV licence would be advantageous

Job Responsibilities for the HGV Technician role

• Carrying out routine servicing, inspections and maintenance on heavy commercial vehicles
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and technical faults using modern diagnostic equipment
• Completing repairs to manufacturer standards across HGV and commercial vehicle systems
• Supporting breakdown, roadside or rota requirements where applicable and maintaining high levels of customer service

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