HGV Technician - Croydon

Dennis Eagle UK; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension & life assurance

Family leave

Health & wellbeing

Employee support services

Career development

Cycle to Work

My Benefits platform

Mortgage advice

Job summary

Dennis Eagle UK in Croydon (CR0 4YL) is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to maintain and repair our specialist refuse collection vehicles. The role involves servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs in a practical, varied environment, working 45 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

You will join a skilled team, read wiring diagrams, use diagnostics tools and ensure quality checks and MOT preparation.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing and repairing commercial vehicles.
• Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of electronics and hydraulics.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Desirable: HGV Class 2 licence and IRTEC/Volvo Tech Tool/Allison training.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing HGVs and specialist vehicles.
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT and completing quality checks.
• Carrying out necessary body and chassis repairs.
• Reading wiring diagrams and using diagnostic information.
• Maintaining accurate records of work.
• Working safely and providing a high standard of customer service.

Skills

Commercial vehicle experience

HGV qualification

Diagnostics skills

Electronics & hydraulics

Wiring diagrams

Communication & problem-solving

Education

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle qualification

Tools

IRTEC training

Volvo Tech Tool

Allison transmission training

Job description

Role: HGV Technician

Location: Croydon, CR0 4YL

Hours: 45 hours per week | between 07:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £59,384 pa DOE

If you know your way around commercial vehicles and enjoy finding and fixing faults, we’ve got an opportunity worth taking a look at.

We’re looking for an experienced HGV Technician to join Dennis Eagle in Croydon, maintaining and repairing our specialist refuse collection vehicles.

You’ll be joining a skilled team and working across servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs in a practical, varied role. The role is 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

What you’ll be doing

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing HGVs and specialist vehicles
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
• Preparing vehicles for MOT and completing quality checks
• Carrying out necessary body and chassis repairs
• Reading wiring diagrams and using diagnostic information
• Maintaining accurate records of work
• Working safely and providing a high standard of customer service

What we’re looking for

You’ll Need

• Experience servicing and repairing commercial vehicles
• A Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance, such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent
• Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Knowledge of electronics and hydraulics
• The ability to understand wiring diagrams
• Good communication and problem-solving skills

Experience maintaining refuse collection vehicles or electric vehicles would be useful rather than essential. An HGV Class 2 licence and training in areas such as IRTEC, Volvo Tech Tool or Allison transmission are also desirable.

Location & commute

Based in Croydon (CR0 4YL), South London, the role could suit HGV Technicians, HGV Mechanics and Commercial Vehicle Technicians travelling from Croydon, Mitcham, Sutton, Bromley, Purley, Thornton Heath, Wallington and surrounding areas of South London and Surrey.

If you're looking for an HGV Technician or Commercial Vehicle Technician job in Croydon or South London

You’ll have the opportunity to bring your skills to an interesting specialist vehicle fleet.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your development.

We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow. If you'd like to understand what options may be available for this position, please contact our Recruitment team.

At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees and employees working a 4-day week)
• Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.
• Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.
• Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.
• Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.
• Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we're committed to helping our people learn and grow.
• Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.
• My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.
• Free independent mortgage advice: Expert guidance to help you make informed financial decisions.

Please don't delay your application, this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.

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