HGV Technician – Modern Workshop, Overtime, 60k OTE

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

IRTEC and IVR training

Electromobility and technical training

Opportunity to gain an HGV driving lis

Holiday discounts

Discounted vehicle contract hire

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced HGV Technician to join a modern commercial vehicle workshop in Felixstowe. You will service, repair and diagnose heavy goods vehicles, using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and maintaining DVSA compliance.

The role offers multiple shift patterns with hourly rates up to £25.50, plus overtime. A Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualification is required, along with strong diagnostic skills and knowledge of operator regulations.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent).
• Previous experience as an HGV Technician, LGV Technician, Truck Technician or Heavy Vehicle Technician.
• Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and repair skills.
• Good knowledge of DVSA requirements, MOT testing standards and Operator Licence regulations.
• Experience using GDS and Impact diagnostic systems.
• Basic Microsoft Outlook skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair heavy goods vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and electronic faults.
• Identify defects during servicing and planned maintenance.
• Prepare accurate repair information, quotes and work orders.
• Complete workshop documentation, time recording and labour coding.
• Carry out effective shift handovers and prepare completed jobs for invoicing.
• Ensure all work meets workshop, safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Diagnostics

Communication

Fault finding

Problem solving

Education

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

GDS

Impact diagnostic systems

Job description

Octane Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced HGV Technician to join a modern commercial vehicle workshop in Felixstowe. You will service, repair and diagnose heavy goods vehicles, using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and maintaining DVSA compliance.

The role offers multiple shift patterns with hourly rates up to £25.50, plus overtime. A Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualification is required, along with strong diagnostic skills and knowledge of operator regulations.