HGV Technician £52,000 Basic + Overtime Kidderminster

Tru Talent; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

20 days annual leave plus Bank Hols

Long-service benefits

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Tru Talent is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join a busy workshop in Kidderminster. You will service, maintain and repair Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles in a professional setting.

The role offers a Monday–Friday late shift (12:30pm–10:00pm) with overtime paid at 1.5x and no weekend work, plus manufacturer training and long-term career prospects. Basic salary £52 with OTE £55+.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HGV Technician or similar role in commercial vehicle maintenance.
• Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic fault-finding skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs and commercial vehicles.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and technical faults.
• Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance.
• Completing inspections and identifying worn or faulty components.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to DVSA standards.
• Using vehicle diagnostic equipment and workshop management systems.
• Completing job cards, service records and relevant documentation.
• Working as part of a skilled workshop team to keep vehicles on the road.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety within the workshop.

Skills

HGV Technician experience

Diagnostic fault-finding

Vehicle servicing & maintenance

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Mercedes-Benz diagnostic systems

IRTEC accreditation

Job description

HGV Technician | £52 Basic + Overtime | Kidderminster

Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire

Salary: £52 Basic Salary

OTE: £55+

Overtime: Paid at 1.5x

Hours: Monday-Friday, 12:30pm-10:00pm

Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

HGV Technician - Excellent Salary & Mercedes-Benz Training

We are recruiting an experienced HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Truck Technician to join a busy commercial vehicle workshop in Kidderminster.

This is a permanent opportunity offering a £52 basic salary, overtime paid at 1.5x, manufacturer training and excellent long-term career prospects.

The role operates Monday to Friday, 12:30pm-10:00pm, giving you a consistent late-shift working pattern with no weekend working.

The Role

As an HGV Technician, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles within a professional workshop environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs and commercial vehicles
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and technical faults
• Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance
• Completing inspections and identifying worn or faulty components
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to DVSA standards
• Using vehicle diagnostic equipment and workshop management systems
• Completing job cards, service records and relevant documentation
• Working as part of a skilled workshop team to keep vehicles on the road
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety within the workshop

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced HGV Technician or HGV Mechanic with a strong background in commercial vehicle maintenance.

Essential

• Previous experience as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Truck Technician or Commercial Vehicle Technician
• Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle Repair or equivalent
• Good mechanical and diagnostic fault-finding skills
• Experience carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable but not essential

• Mercedes-Benz experience
• HGV Class 1 or Class 2 licence
• IRTEC accreditation
• Experience using commercial vehicle diagnostic systems

What's On Offer

• £52 basic salary
• £55+ OTE
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Monday-Friday, 12:30pm-10:00pm
• No weekend working
• manufacturer training
• Ongoing technical development
• Long-term career progression
• Annual appraisal and development programme
• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• 4x salary death in service benefit
• Company pension
• Employee wellbeing and support programmes
• Internal mentoring programme
• Long-service benefits

Location

The role is based in Kidderminster and would suit experienced HGV Technicians within a reasonable commuting distance, including candidates from: Kidderminster, Worcester, Dudley, Stourbridge, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Halesowen, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Droitwich, Bewdley and surrounding areas.

If you're an experienced HGV Technician looking for a well-paid permanent position with a Monday-to-Friday late shift, strong overtime rates , we'd like to hear from you.