HGV Technician (Commercial Vehicle)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Reading; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of commercial vehicles is seeking an experienced HGV Technician for maintenance work in Reading. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000, overtime pay, and benefits including 20 days holiday plus a birthday day off. Candidates should ideally hold an NVQ level 3 in HGV maintenance or be an experienced LCV Technician willing to train on HGVs. The position requires adherence to health and safety compliance and effective communication with customers while working alongside a professional team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime paid at time ½ over 40 hours

20 days holiday plus extra day for birthday

Flexibility on working hours

Death in Service benefit

Qualifications

• Qualified HGV Technician ideally with NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Experienced LCV Technician willing to train on HGV’s is also acceptable.
• Located within commutable distance of Reading.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs, inspections and preventative maintenance of HGVs.
• Work closely with repairs teams for diagnostics of HGVs.
• Maintain administrative tasks, including documentation and records.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with workshop team and management.
• Communicate professionally with customers.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Diagnostic skills

Health & Safety compliance

Education

NVQ level 3 in HGV maintenance

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading supplier of Commercial Vehicles that are seeking a HGV Technician to carry out maintenance at their depot in Reading. With a competitive base salary and overall benefits package, this is a great opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician looking to get into a new role or an LCV Technician interested in training on HGV’s.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out repairs, inspections and preventative maintenance of HGV’s from the company’s depot in Reading for customers in the surrounding areas
• Working closely with repairs teams in carrying out diagnostics of HGV’s
• Maintaining all related administrative tasks to include completion of records, documentation and paperwork
• Ensuring that the highest levels of Health & Safety, Compliance and quality are adhered to
• Working closely with the rest of the workshop team and the Manager
• Representing the company in a professional manner when communicating with customers

Requirements

In terms of experience, you will ideally be a qualified HGV Technician holding an NVQ level 3 or equivalent. This isn’t however essential, they would also consider and experienced LCV Technician who would be interested in working on HGV’s that the company will provide with upskill training. In terms of location, you will need to be based within commutable distance of Reading.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (Up to £45,000)
• Overtime paid at time ½ over 40 hours
• 4 X death in Service
• 20 days holiday plus extra day for birthday
• Flexibility on working hours

The Company

Part of a wider group, the company is a national provider of commercial vehicles and vans to various businesses. Supplying vehicles from a household name, the company operates a number of depots across the UK and numerous products and packages to include after sales and insurance in addition to their core products in truck and van.