HGV Technician - Late Shift

Autoskills-Uk; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Overtime pay

Healthcare scheme

Cycle to work

Career progression

Training opportunities

Job summary

Autoskills-Uk in Peterborough is seeking an experienced HGV Technician for a fixed late-shift role. You will service, maintain and repair a range of HGVs and commercial vehicles to high safety standards.

The ideal candidate holds NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, with proven fault-finding skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The role offers a competitive hourly rate with overtime and a structured progression path.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing HGVs.
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine inspections, servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs.
• Working on franchised and non-franchised commercial vehicles, including trailers.
• Carrying out a wide range of defect repairs.
• Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical and electrical faults.
• Using manufacturer diagnostic systems, computer equipment and specialist tooling.
• Completing job cards and service sheets accurately using online systems.
• Following manufacturer procedures and warranty protocols.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop environment.
• Working as part of a professional team to minimise vehicle downtime.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

HGV Technician - Late Shift - Peterborough

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £19.50 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday | 2:00pm - 12:00am

Working Week: 45 hours per week

Shift: Late Shift

Looking for Your Next HGV Technician Opportunity?

An established and highly regarded commercial vehicle dealership is looking to recruit an experienced HGV Technician to join its professional workshop team in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician looking for a stable, long-term career within a professional commercial vehicle environment, with a dedicated late-shift pattern, enhanced overtime rates and excellent opportunities for technical development. You'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing a wide range of HGVs and commercial vehicles, ensuring vehicles are safe, reliable and maintained to a high standard.

The Role

As an HGV Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out routine inspections, servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs.
• Working on both franchised and non-franchised commercial vehicles, including trailers.
• Carrying out a wide range of defect repairs.
• Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical and electrical faults.
• Using manufacturer diagnostic systems, computer equipment and specialist tooling.
• Completing job cards and service sheets accurately using online systems.
• Following manufacturer procedures and warranty protocols.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop environment.
• Working as part of a professional team to minimise vehicle downtime.

About You

We're looking for an experienced and reliable HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Commercial Vehicle Technician with:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Previous experience servicing, maintaining and repairing HGVs.
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic fault-finding skills.
• Good attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• A proactive and professional approach to work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

An HGV Licence is desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer?

• £19.50 per hour.
• Monday to Friday working.
• 2:00pm - 12:00am late shift.
• 45 hours per week.
• Shift allowance.
• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• Call-out rota with call-out hours paid at double time.
• Increased holiday entitlement with length of service.
• Recruitment incentive awards.
• Healthcare scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities, with a structured pathway from Basic Technician through to Master Technician.
• Professional commercial vehicle workshop environment.

Career Development

This is an excellent opportunity for a Technician who wants to build a long-term career within the commercial vehicle industry.

You’ll have access to extensive training and development opportunities, with the potential to progress through the technical grades from Basic Technician through to Master Technician.