HGV Technician 4 On/Off

Contek Recruitment Solutions LTD.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions LTD. is seeking a skilled HGV Technician to join a 4-on, 4-off 12-hour shift pattern in Manchester. You will service and maintain the fleet, perform diagnostics, and prepare vehicles for DVSA MOT testing.

The role emphasizes DVSA-compliant record-keeping and ancillary maintenance on varied commercial vehicles, with a focus on safety and reliability across day, split, and night shifts.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.
• Preferred HGV Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (C) licence.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding on commercial vehicles.
• Familiarity with DVSA inspection guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Servicing & maintenance across the fleet and safety inspections.
• Diagnostics and fault-finding using Texa systems.
• MOT & DVSA safety inspections preparation.
• Inspect and repair tail lifts, shutter doors and bodywork components.
• Maintain defect logs, job cards and DVSA-compliant records.

Skills

Diagnostics

DVSA knowledge

12-hour rota

Education

NVQ Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Texa diagnostic tools

Job description

Role Overview: HGV Technician

• Shift Pattern: 4-on, 4-off (12-hour shifts)

• Salary Breakdown:

  • Days: £43,000

  • Split Shift (Days & Nights): £48,000

  • Nights: £51,000

Key Responsibilities (HOVIS Vehicle Services Specification)

• Servicing & Maintenance:Perform routine servicing, safety inspections, and preventative maintenance across the fleet (e.g., 16T DAF, 7.2T Iveco Daily, and larger distribution units).

• Diagnostics:Perform mechanical and electrical fault-finding using commercial diagnostic tools (e.g., Texa systems).

• MOT & Safety Inspections: Prepare commercial vehicles and trailers to DVSA standards for MOT testing.

• Ancillary Maintenance:Inspect, service, and repair tail lifts, shutter doors, and bodywork components.

• Compliance & Records:Ensure all vehicle defect reports, job cards, and maintenance logs meet strict road safety and DVSA compliance standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Essential: NVQ Level 3 (or City & Guilds / equivalent qualification) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.

• Preferred (Not Essential):Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (C) driving licence.

• Skills & Experience:

  • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities on commercial vehicles.

  • Familiarity with DVSA inspection guidelines.

  • Ability to work effectively on a 12-hour 4-on, 4-off rota.

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