HGV Technician

Gap Technical Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Benefits

Job summary

Gap Technical Ltd is recruiting for a HGV Technician in Bristol on night shifts. The role involves maintaining the company fleet, diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults, and completing work to manufacturer guidelines. Overtime and benefits accompany a night-shift schedule.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ/City & Guild qualifications in heavy vehicle maintenance, possibly an Irtec certification, and strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining HGVs to manufacturer guidelines.
• Ability to diagnose electrical and mechanical faults in HGVs.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the company's HGV fleet.
• Complete work on time and to manufacturer guidelines.
• Perform breakdowns and reactive repairs to high standards.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults accurately and communicate findings to the team.
• Document all work meticulously.
• Demonstrate fault-finding skills to achieve first-time fixes.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in heavy vehicle maintenance

City & Guilds Level 2 in heavy vehicle maintenance

Tools

Irtec Certification

Job description

HGV Technician

£27.50ph + Benefits + Overtime

Bristol

Nights

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a HGV Technician to work at their facility based near Bristol

Performance Objectives

• Responsible for maintaining the company's HGVs.
• Ensuring that all work is completed on time and in compliance with manufacturer guidelines.
• Responsible for carrying out all breakdowns and reactive works to high standards and within the given timeframe.
• You should be able to accurately diagnose electrical and mechanical faults with the HGVs, communicate technical information to your teammates, and escape any issues to relevant managers.
• You should also possess a keen eye for detail and ensure that all work is accurately documented.
• Additionally, you'll demonstrate good diagnostic and fault-finding skills ensuring first-time fix.

Person Specification

• Ideally a Class 1 Licence
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player attitude, able to recognise and lend a hand where necessary
• A flexible approach to your hours and duties
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ideally, you'll have previous experience in a fast-paced distribution environment. Hold an NVQ Level 3 or City & Guild Level 2 in heavy vehicle maintenance or equivalent
• Desirably hold your Irtec. Training and funding can however be supported to achieve your HGV Class 1 licence or Irtec after a successful length of service.

If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch

Closing Date: 04/10/2026