HGV Technician - Earlies & Lates

Russell Taylor Group; Ashford; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Permanent, full-time role

Ongoing technical training

Modern tools and diagnostics

Résumé du poste

Russell Taylor Group in Ashford is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to diagnose, service and repair a wide range of heavy goods vehicles. You will work in a busy workshop environment in a professional team.

The role covers routine servicing, inspections and diagnostics, plus mechanical, electrical and electronic repairs, with early/late shifts and overtime paid where applicable.

Qualifications

• Recognised Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Experience as an HGV Technician or similar.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and practical repair experience.
• Experience diagnosing electrical and electronic faults.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Health and safety awareness in workshop environment.

Responsabilités

• Diagnose, repair and maintain HGVs to a high standard.
• Carrying out routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Complete mechanical, electrical and electronic fault diagnosis.
• Identify faults efficiently and carry out repairs.
• Work across a variety of commercial vehicle systems and components.
• Ensuring vehicles meet all relevant safety, legal and compliance requirements.
• Completing accurate job cards and recording work carried out.
• Recording parts used and maintaining clear workshop documentation.
• Working closely with colleagues to minimise vehicle downtime.
• Providing clear technical information where required.
• Using workshop tools, diagnostic equipment and machinery safely and correctly.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Following all relevant health and safety procedures and workshop policies.

Connaissances

HGV experience

Electrical diagnosis

Mechanical repair

Problem solving

UK driving licence

Health and safety awareness

Formation

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Outils

Diagnostic tools

Workshop equipment

Description du poste

We are looking for an experienced HGV Technician to join a busy and well-established commercial vehicle workshop.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and wants to be part of a professional, supportive workshop environment.

You will be responsible for diagnosing, servicing, repairing and maintaining a wide range of Heavy Goods Vehicles, ensuring they remain safe, reliable and fully compliant with legal and manufacturer standards.

The role will involve a mixture of routine servicing, inspections, diagnostics and more complex mechanical, electrical and electronic repairs.

Working Hours

• 0600 - 1430 or 1330 - 2200 with 30-min break , alternating each week - Overtime paid at Time and a Half

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, repairing and maintaining HGVs to a high standard
• Carrying out routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance
• Completing mechanical, electrical and electronic fault diagnosis
• Identifying faults efficiently and carrying out appropriate repairs
• Working across a variety of commercial vehicle systems and components
• Ensuring vehicles meet all relevant safety, legal and compliance requirements
• Completing accurate job cards and recording work carried out
• Recording parts used and maintaining clear workshop documentation
• Working closely with colleagues to minimise vehicle downtime
• Providing clear technical information where required
• Using workshop tools, diagnostic equipment and machinery safely and correctly
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Following all relevant health and safety procedures and workshop policies

What We're Looking For

• A recognised Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent
• Previous experience working as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Commercial Vehicle Technician
• Strong mechanical knowledge and practical repair experience
• Experience diagnosing electrical and electronic vehicle faults
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• A full UK driving licence
• A good understanding of health and safety within a workshop environment
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider workshop team
• A Class 1 HGV licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career
• Supportive and professional workshop environment
• Access to modern tools, equipment and diagnostic technology
• A strong focus on recognising and rewarding good performance

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