HGV Technician - Colnbrook

Talented People; Slough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented People seeks an experienced HGV Technician in Colnbrook to service, inspect and repair a fleet of vehicles. You will diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and prepare units for MOT testing.

You will maintain records, comply with health and safety standards, and support apprentices with on‑site guidance and occasional roadside assistance.

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of HGV mechanical and electrical systems.
• A proactive, safety-conscious team player.

Responsibilities

• Carry out HGV servicing, inspections, maintenance and repairs.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
• Prepare vehicles for annual MOT testing.
• Complete maintenance records and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Support apprentices and provide roadside assistance when required.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Fault finding

HGV systems knowledge

Safety minded

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in HGV maintenance

Job description

HGV Technician – Colnbrook

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum | Permanent, Full-time

Are you an experienced HGV Technician or HGV Mechanic looking for your next opportunity? Join an established environmental services business and play a key role in keeping its fleet safe, roadworthy and operational.

The role

• Carry out HGV servicing, inspections, maintenance and repairs.

• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.

• Prepare vehicles for annual MOT testing.

• Complete maintenance records and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

• Support apprentices and provide roadside assistance when required.

About you

• City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in HGV maintenance, or at least 10 years' relevant experience.

• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.

• Knowledge of HGV mechanical and electrical systems.

• A proactive, safety-conscious team player.

• HGV Class 2 licence, digital tachograph card and Driver CPC

Hours: Monday–Friday, 06:00–16:30, plus alternate Saturdays, 06:00–11:30. Average 47.75 hours across a two-week period, including a slightly later shift.

Safety requirement: The role involves occasional working at height using equipment with a 140kg manufacturer-guaranteed load-bearing limit. Applicants will be asked to confirm they do not exceed the role's 140kg weight limit.