HGV Technician (Glasgow)

Zenith Vehicles; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 2,604,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Annual leave 20 days + birthday off

Critical illness cover

Employee assistance programme

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

Zenith Vehicles in Glasgow (G69) seeks an experienced HGV Technician to service, maintain and repair a mixed fleet in a clean, well‑maintained workshop. You will handle 90% truck work and 10% trailer work, with a Monday–Friday pattern and occasional Saturdays, ensuring high standards and accurate record keeping.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in HGV repair, 2+ years post‑qualified experience, and a valid licence.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in HGV Repair & Maintenance.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience working with HGV (Trucks & Trailers).
• Full, valid driving licence.
• Basic IT skills are beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Motivated, with a keen eye for detail and an ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine service, maintenance, and repair on HGVs, trucks, and trailers.
• Carry out inspections and complete MOT prep and presentation.
• Diagnose faults and efficiently rectify issues.
• Maintain accurate records, including job cards and service sheets, using online systems.
• Prioritise tasks to ensure quality service without sacrificing efficiency.
• Ensure all work is completed to the highest standard with a focus on “Right First Time.”

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Task prioritisation

Full, valid driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in HGV Repair & Maintenance

Job description

Are you an experienced HGV Technician with a passion for working on a diverse fleet of vehicles? We're looking for skilled professionals to join our dedicated team at our workshop in Glasgow (G69).

Shift pattern: Monday – Friday Day Shift 6am - 3.30pm and Back Shift 1pm - 10.30pm (Friday backshift 9.30am -7pm) ( 2 weeks early one week back), every 3rd Saturday 6am -2pm.

Since 1989 our customers have trusted us to keep them moving. Over the last 35 years we've built incredible teams, products and services that allow us serve our valued customers in the best way, no matter what their transport needs.

Our specialist teams manage more than 51,000 commercial vehicles and specialist assets, our market-leading technology enables us to maximise fleet availability, control costs and ensure compliance. With an in-house a team of 180+ Mobile Service Technicians across the UK, a specialist workshop in Glasgow and a 3,000 strong third-party repair network, we can optimise fleet performance for our customers.

We are the industry leader in double-deck trailer maintenance. Our Glasgow Workshop provides specialised maintenance and repair services and work with manufacturers for approved accreditation and certification.

As a HGV Technician, you'll be responsible for the service, maintenance, and repair of a mixed fleet of vehicles, with 90% truck work and 10% trailer work. Working in a clean, warm and well-maintained environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform routine service, maintenance, and repair on HGVs, trucks, and trailers.
• Carry out inspections and complete MOT prep and presentation.
• Diagnose faults and efficiently rectify issues.
• Maintain accurate records, including job cards and service sheets, using online systems.
• Prioritise tasks to ensure quality service without sacrificing efficiency.
• Ensure all work is completed to the highest standard with a focus on “Right First Time.”

What You'll Bring

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in HGV Repair & Maintenance.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience working with HGV (Trucks & Trailers)
• Full, valid driving licence.
• Basic IT skills are beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Motivated, with a keen eye for detail and an ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

Reward

• Rates start at £18.90 per hour, (but increase with IRTEC & Double Deck certifications)
• Monday - Friday Day/Back shift & every 3rd Saturday (6am - 2pm) 47.5 hours per week
• Overtime opportunity paid at 1.5x and 2x on Sundays and Bank Holidays (plus time back in lieu when working a bank holiday)Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• 20 days annual leave + your birthday off (annual leave increases with service)
• Employer pension contribution
• Critical illness cover
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave
• Employee assistance programme

We want to positively encourage differences in Zenith and believe it is critical to our success as a company. Zenith is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.