HGV Technician 4 On/Off

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an HGV Technician for a 4-on, 4-off role in Stockport. You will service and maintain a varied fleet of commercial vehicles, carrying out safety inspections and routine diagnostics.

The ideal candidate holds NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, with DVSA guidelines knowledge and experience using Texa diagnostic tools. Shifts include days, splits, and nights with salary reflecting these patterns.

Qualifications

• Essential: NVQ Level 3 (or City & Guilds / equivalent qualification) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Familiarity with DVSA inspection guidelines.
• Ability to work effectively on a 12-hour 4-on, 4-off rota.

Responsibilities

• Servicing & maintenance: perform routine servicing, safety inspections, and preventative maintenance across fleet.
• Diagnostics: perform mechanical and electrical fault-finding using diagnostic tools (Texa systems).
• MOT & safety inspections: prepare 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 defect reports, job cards, and maintenance logs meet road safety standards.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

DVSA guidelines

12-hour shifts

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Texa diagnostics

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