HGV Technician

Vehicle Technical Services Limited; Wolstanton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Overtime options

Paid training

Modern workshop

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Vehicle Technical Services LTD is seeking an HGV Technician to join our modern workshop in Staffordshire. You will carry out servicing, inspections and repairs across a range of heavy vehicles, working with a friendly, experienced team.

We offer competitive pay based on experience, paid training and opportunities for bonus schemes, with alternating day and late shifts and overtime paid at 1.5x where applicable.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent.
• Confident diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults and completing quality repairs independently.
• PMIs and MOT preparation to DVSA standards.
• Experience on DAF, Mercedes, Volvo, Scania or Iveco vehicles.
• IRTEC accreditation or specialist training is an advantage.
• HGV licence preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and safety inspections on HGVs and trailers.
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using modern diagnostic equipment.
• Completing repairs to engines, gearboxes, brakes, suspension and other major components.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT and maintaining high standards of roadworthiness.
• Completing accurate job cards and inspection records.
• Working safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Working professionally with the wider workshop team.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

PMIs & MOT prep

Multi-brand experience

IRTEC accreditation

HGV licence

DVSA standards

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Join Vehicle Technical Services LTD as an HGV Technician and put your skills to work in a modern workshop, with competitive pay, paid training and a friendly, experienced team.

HGV Technician

Vehicle Technical Services LTD

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Alternating day and late shifts
• Late shift supplement and overtime paid at 1.5x

Days: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm — 37.5 hours per week

Lates: Monday-Friday, 1:30pm-8:30pm, plus Saturday, 7:00am-1:30pm — 39 hours per week

About Us

Vehicle Technical Services LTD is an independent commercial vehicle repair specialist, established in 1993. From our fully equipped, five-bay workshop, we service, maintain and repair all makes of HGVs and light commercial vehicles for fleets across Staffordshire and beyond.

We're looking for a skilled technician to join our friendly, experienced team.

About the Role

You’ll carry out servicing, inspections, diagnostics and repairs across a variety of commercial vehicle makes and models, helping keep our customers' fleets safe and roadworthy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine servicing, maintenance and safety inspections on HGVs and trailers.
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using modern diagnostic equipment.
• Completing repairs to engines, gearboxes, brakes, suspension and other major components.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT and maintaining high standards of roadworthiness.
• Completing accurate job cards and inspection records.
• Working safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Working professionally with the wider workshop team.

About You

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, or equivalent.
• Confident diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults and completing quality repairs independently.
• Experienced in PMIs and MOT preparation to DVSA standards.
• Several years' experience or strong practical ability working on DAF, Mercedes, Volvo, Scania or Iveco vehicles.
• Reliable, with pride in your workmanship.
• IRTEC accreditation or specialist training would be an advantage.
• HGV licence preferred, but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience, plus mid-year and annual bonuses.
• Optional overtime, early starts and flexibility with hours.
• A modern, fully equipped workshop with an in-house brake tester and multiple diagnostic tools.
• Paid training and development, including opportunities for HGV, ADR and tachograph training.
• A clean working environment, common-sense management and a friendly team where you're valued.
• Company parts discounts and use of the workshop.
• Loyalty benefits and a company pension.
• 22 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays.

Other suitable skills and experience include:

HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Heavy Vehicle Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diesel Mechanic, Fleet Technician, Trailer Technician, Vehicle Maintenance Technician