HGV Technician

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Woolhampton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to conduct inspections and repairs. The ideal candidate should have City & Guilds in HGV maintenance or equivalent, alongside extensive hands-on experience. The position involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and assisting in the mentoring of apprentice technicians. Competitive salary and a commitment to a safe working environment are provided.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3, NVQ Level 3 in HGV maintenance preferred.
• Good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrics.
• Current HGV licence (Class 2) and digital tachograph card desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough HGV inspections, repairs, and warranty work.
• Diagnose faults and report mechanical issues.
• Comply with company procedures for service reports and paperwork.

Job description

Overview

Job Role: HGV Technician

Location: Reading

Salary: £49,000k

Shift: 7am-4.30pm Monday to Friday

What You Will Do as a HGV Technician

• Conduct thorough HGV inspections, repairs, and warranty work to ensure road readiness, MOT compliance, and adherence to supplier and Ministry standards within deadlines.
• Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and report mechanical issues on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Comply with company procedures to ensure all service reports, paperwork, and electronic job sheets are completed.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by adhering to company and legal health & safety regulations, promptly reporting any incidents or near-misses through the appropriate channels.
• Complete all required training to maintain up-to-date skills and ensure compliance with company, depot, and legal standards.
• Support the development of apprentice technicians through mentoring and knowledge transfer.
• Provide roadside assistance to broken-down vehicles.
• Demonstrate flexibility to support business needs, including occasional cover at other depots.
• Ensure full compliance with all Company policies and procedures including health and safety and employment.
• Any other duties, such as ad hoc projects, as requested by the job holder's Manager/Supervisor or the Board of Directors that are within the skills and capabilities of the job holder.

What We're Looking For

• City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3, NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in HGV maintenance preferred, though applicants with 10+ years of hands-on HGV experience are also welcome.
• A good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrics, with strong practical and fitting skills on mechanical and technical equipment.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of current health & safety regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A reliable team player who can also work independently when needed.
• Flexibility to occasional cover at other sites in order to meet business and depot needs.
• Hold a current HGV licence (Class 2 minimum) and digital tachograph card, with a good understanding of tachograph system (desirable).
• Has completed 35 hours' driver CPC and hold a valid driver CPC card (desirable).

How to Apply

Interested? For more details or to discuss your next career move, contact Macy at Kemp Recruitment on (phone number removed).

Reference: INDMM