HGV Technician - Day Shift £60K

Tru Talent; Stroud; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport workshop in Gloucester is seeking an experienced HGV Technician for a day shift role. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £60k and requires strong skills in diagnostics and repair. Responsibilities include maintaining a mixed fleet of heavy vehicles, providing technical support to the team, and undertaking repairs to manufacturer standards. The role also emphasizes leadership, making it ideal for candidates eager to mentor junior technicians. Benefits include flexible working hours and paid breaks.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Overtime paid at enhanced rates

Life assurance scheme

Free on-site parking

Corporate gym membership discount

Annual salary review

Boot allowance

Paid breaks

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HGV diagnostics and repair.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostics, fault finding, and electrical repairs to a high standard.
• Undertake timely repairs and maintenance of HGVs in line with manufacturer standards.
• Provide technical support and training to other technicians.

Skills

HGV diagnostics and repair

Electrical and mechanical fault-finding

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

HGV Technician (Day shift £60k)

Location: Gloucester

Salary: Up to £60k (Apply online only) Basic

Hours: 07:00 - 17:00 (flexibility available for the right candidate)

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates
• Life assurance scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Corporate gym membership discount
• Annual salary review
• Boot allowance
• Paid breaks
• Career progression opportunities

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly skilled HGV Technician to join a busy and well-established HGV transport workshop in the Gloucester area. This role suits a hands‑on technician with exceptional diagnostic ability, a passion for vehicle performance, and a drive to lead by example.

You’ll be responsible for keeping a mixed fleet of heavy vehicles operating at the highest standards, carrying out complex diagnostics, and supporting the wider workshop team with technical guidance and training.

Key Responsibilities of a HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter

• Carry out diagnostics, fault finding, and electrical repairs to a high standard
• Undertake timely repairs and maintenance of HGVs in line with manufacturer standards
• Provide technical support and training to other technicians
• Perform 6‑weekly vehicle inspections and ensure all defects are correctly rectified

Skills and Qualifications for a HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter

Essential

• Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in HGV diagnostics and repair
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior technicians
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• HGV Class 1 or 2 Licence
• Experience working on mixed fleets or specialist vehicles

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