HGV Technician - Colchester

Holt Recruitment Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is actively seeking an HGV Technician to supervise and coordinate maintenance teams for Public Service Vehicles in Colchester. The role encompasses ensuring high standards of repair and safety compliance while providing career progression opportunities and a competitive hourly wage. Benefits include pension schemes, free travel for employees and family, and additional training. Join a dynamic environment focused on vehicle reliability and public transport safety.

Benefits

Generous workplace pension

Free bus travel for you and a nominated member of your family

PCV Driver Training

Retail discounts and offers worth up to 1,200 per year

Full PPE and Workwear provided

Overtime available

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• HGV Technician experience required.
• Full UK Driving licence needed.
• Conversant with vehicle electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Routine servicing and maintenance of the PSV fleet.
• First point of contact for in-depth fault finding.
• Maintain records of all work carried out.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 3, City & Guilds, Time Served or equivalent qualifications in HGV / PSV Maintenance

Tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

Job Title: HGV Technician
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: 22 p/h + Overtime 33.00 p/h

The HGV Technician is responsible for supervising and coordinating a team of technicians and mechanics who maintain and repair Public Service Vehicles. This role involves ensuring that vehicles are serviced and repaired to the highest standards, managing the workshop operations, and ensuring health and safety compliance in the workplace. The HGV Technician plays a key role in maintaining the reliability and safety of the public transportation system.

Benefits the HGV Technician could expect:

• Generous workplace pension
• Overtime available
• Career progression opportunities
• Free bus travel for you and a nominated member of your family
• PCV Driver Training
• Retail discounts and offers worth up to 1,200 per year
• Full PPE and Workwear provided to the HGV Technician

What you'll do as the HGV Technician:

• Routine servicing, repair and maintenance of the PSV Fleet to highest DVSA standards
• Contribute to continuous vehicle reliability improvements
• Be first point of contact for in depth fault finding and repairs on various bus types.
• Attend roadside breakdowns when required
• Maintain detailed records of all work carried out, including parts used and time taken.
• Fully comply with all HS&E legislation and group policies.

What you'll need to be an HGV Technician:

• NVQ level 3, City & Guilds, Time Served or equivalent qualifications in HGV / PSV Maintenance
• Full UK Driving licence
• Previous HGV Technician experience
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment and the overhaul and repair of vehicle electrical systems.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

If you are interested in this HGV Technician role, please apply today!