HGV Technician – Training & Career Progression

Talent Finder; Reading; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class training

Reading training school

Overtime pay 1.5x

Pension plan

25 days + bank holidays

Cycle to work

Job summary

Talent Finder is seeking an HGV Technician in Reading for a full-time role. You will repair vehicles to manufacturer procedures, diagnose faults and support roadside breakdowns, working closely with the Parts Team and workshop controllers to keep fleets on the road.

The rotating shift pattern runs 6:00 am–2:30 pm and 2:30 pm–11:00 pm, with overtime paid at time and a half. A UK driving licence and relevant heavy vehicle experience are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent City & Guilds qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Fully qualified HGV Technician.
• Relevant HGV technician experience.
• Strong mechanical, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work the full rotating shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs safely and to manufacturer standards.
• Assist fault diagnosis and roadside breakdowns.
• Work with Parts Team to fit correct replacement parts.
• Road test vehicles if holding an HGV licence.
• Ensure timekeeping and accurate job cards.
• Support development of trainees and apprentices.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds HV Maintenance

Job description

Talent Finder is seeking an HGV Technician in Reading for a full-time role. You will repair vehicles to manufacturer procedures, diagnose faults and support roadside breakdowns, working closely with the Parts Team and workshop controllers to keep fleets on the road.

The rotating shift pattern runs 6:00 am–2:30 pm and 2:30 pm–11:00 pm, with overtime paid at time and a half. A UK driving licence and relevant heavy vehicle experience are essential.