HGV Technician | Training, Overtime Pay & Career Growth

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Tools provided by company

Career progression

Friendly environment

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting an experienced HGV Technician for a Walton-on-Thames based fleet. The role involves servicing around 50 lorries and trailers, with focus on preventative maintenance and repairs to ensure reliable, safe operations.

You will work with local, reputable family-run transport, benefiting from a stable, supportive team and clear opportunities for career progression. Competitive pay and overtime help drive development within a friendly workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HGV mechanic or fleet technician.
• Air tech experience advantageous but not mandatory.
• Class 1 or Class 2 licences desirable but not essential.
• Owns basic tools necessary for mechanical work.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a fleet of approximately 50 lorries (Volvos/DAFs) and trailers.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance inspections and defect repairs on HGVs and trailers.
• Performing general mechanical repairs to keep vehicles in top condition.
• Ensuring efficient workshop operations through teamwork and communication.
• Mentoring less experienced mechanics when needed.
• Using personal basic tools daily; company tools available for heavier work.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Fleet technician

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Tools

Basic tools

Specialist tools available

Job description

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting an experienced HGV Technician for a Walton-on-Thames based fleet. The role involves servicing around 50 lorries and trailers, with focus on preventative maintenance and repairs to ensure reliable, safe operations.

You will work with local, reputable family-run transport, benefiting from a stable, supportive team and clear opportunities for career progression. Competitive pay and overtime help drive development within a friendly workshop environment.