HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic - Felixstowe - Permanent Day Shift

Tru Talent; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Felixstowe is seeking an HGV Technician for a permanent day shift position. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Heavy Goods Vehicle industry and the relevant qualifications. Responsibilities include providing diagnostic repairs and ensuring vehicles are roadworthy, with a salary of up to £19.50 per hour. Benefits include training opportunities and employee discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday, rising with service

Healthcare Cashback Scheme

Employee discounts across retailers, cinemas, and more

Buy Back Holiday scheme

Opportunity to gain IRTEC & IVR qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience within the Heavy Goods Vehicle industry is essential.
• Knowledge of VOSA requirements and MOT tester procedures required.
• Basic Microsoft Outlook knowledge is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical diagnosis and specify accurate repair solutions.
• Produce quotes, work orders, and repair plans.
• Ensure correct time recording and use of workshop codes.

Skills

Experience as a technician within the Heavy Goods Vehicle industry

Ability to analyse technical issues and propose solutions

Effective communication skills at all levels

Education

HGV Technician NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent

Job description

HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic - Felixstowe - Permanent Day Shift

Location: Felixstowe

Salary: Up to £19.50 per hour for a 40-hour week, alternate Saturdays paid at 1.5x

Hours: 07:00 - 15:30, Monday to Friday with 30-minute break, alternate Saturdays

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

HGV Technician role in Felixstowe with day shifts, paying up to £19.50 per hour plus overtime. Join a newly built depot with training opportunities for IRTEC, IVR, and Heavy Goods Licence, plus great employee benefits.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join a Felixstowe dealership. You will provide diagnostic and technical repairs, ensure vehicles are roadworthy, and specify repair solutions for defects or service work. You will also support workshop operations including job handovers and time recording.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical diagnosis and specify accurate repair solutions
• Produce quotes, work orders, and repair plans for defects and service work
• Ensure correct time recording and use of workshop codes
• Hand over completed jobs to customer service for invoicing
• Carry out shift handovers including outstanding jobs and customer issues

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

• HGV Technician NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent
• Experience as a technician within the Heavy Goods Vehicle industry
• Knowledge of VOSA requirements and MOT tester procedures
• Understanding of Operators Licence Laws and Regulations
• Ability to analyse technical issues and propose solutions
• Basic Microsoft Outlook knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of workshop KPI's, GDS and Impact systems
• Technical product knowledge
• Effective communication skills at all levels

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, rising with service
• Healthcare Cashback Scheme
• Employee discounts across retailers, cinemas, and more
• Buy Back Holiday scheme
• Opportunity to gain IRTEC & IVR qualifications and Heavy Goods Licence through in-house training