HGV Technician - Day Shift

ASI Recruitment; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HGV Technician for a day shift role in Tonbridge. This position offers a basic salary of £42,000 with potential earnings between £45,000 and £50,000 through overtime. Candidates should have prior experience, an NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, and solid diagnostic skills. The workshop offers stability and strong career growth opportunities, promising a supportive environment for van and truck servicing and repairs.

Benefits

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Long-service leave

Overtime available at 1.5x

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HGV Technician / HGV Fitter is required.
• Strong skills in diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults are essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a mixed HGV fleet.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Complete effective and timely repairs to DVSA and internal standards.

Skills

Solid diagnostic skills across key systems

Ability to manage own workload on a busy day shift

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

The person who keeps machines running keeps the world moving.”

HGV Technician - Day Shift

Monday to Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm

Basic Salary £42,000 + 1.5x Overtime Rate

OTE £45,000 - £50,000

Well Established Commercial Workshop

Tonbridge Area

A long-established HGV workshop in the Tonbridge area is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join its day shift team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a skilled technician looking for stability, strong overtime potential and a genuine career path, within a business that supports a wide variety of van and truck servicing and repairs for commercial fleets.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a mixed HGV fleet
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
• Complete effective and timely repairs to DVSA and internal standards
• Work collaboratively with workshop colleagues to maintain smooth workflow
• Accurately complete job cards and associated documentation

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HGV Technician / HGV Fitter
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
• Solid diagnostic skills across key systems
• Ability to manage own workload on a busy day shift

Salary and Benefits

• £41,990 basic salary
• Mon-Fri, 7:30am-5pm (day shift)
• Lots of overtime available at 1.5x, OTE £45,000-£50,000
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Long-service leave

Referral Scheme

If you're not an HGV Technician, but you know of someone who is and maybe interested we will pay £75 in vouchers of your choice for a successful recommendation. If you're interested or know of someone that might be please get in touch.

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