HGV Technicians

Calor; Earl Shilton; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Overtime pay

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Life insurance

Health insurance

Discounts

Parking

Job summary

Calor is seeking skilled HGV Technicians to maintain and repair our fleet, with opportunities to gain IRTEC, ADR certifications, and C+E licences. You will work in our busy workshops, collaborate with drivers, and be supported by specialist training and a strong safety culture.

Back Shift: Mon-Fri 3pm–12am, with Saturday mornings overtime. On-call four weeks, plus a £5,000 sign-on bonus and an attractive first-year package including £57,108 OTE and annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic skills and safety-first mindset.
• Team player with good communication and organisation.
• Proven background in the industry welcomed, time-served or with qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair fleet vehicles in the workshop.
• Undertake training to upskill in IRTEC, ADR, and licences.
• Support drivers and keep the fleet safe and reliable.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Safety mindset

Team player

Communication

Tools

Vehicle systems

Trailers

Job description

• Specialist outsourced training such as IRTEC Inspection, ADR (Class 2 - Gases), Safe Loading Pass, and the opportunity to gain your Category ( Class 1 & 2 ) C + E licence.
• Ongoing opportunities to upskill in tank testing, confined space, product-specific training, and more.
• Maintaining quality tools is important for safety and performance. If a tool is no longer performing as expected, worn or damaged tools can be replaced at the discretion of your manager, helping you stay efficient and safe on the job
  We will also consider candidates with a strong, proven background in the industry, whether time-served, with relevant qualifications, or with equivalent practical experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle systems, trailers, plant, and workshop equipment.
• Strong diagnostic skills with a safety-first mindset.
• Team player with good communication and organisation skills.
• Desirable (but not essential, as we will help you obtain this's): HGV C licence and ADR.
  At Calor, we know that our HGV Technicians are the heartbeat of our operation. As we prepare for our peak winter season, when thousands of families and businesses across the UK rely on us most, we recognise just how vital your role is. Without your expertise, our fleet wouldn't be safe, ready, or reliable enough to deliver the energy that keeps homes warm and businesses moving.
• But this isn't just about winter. All year round, your skills make a difference, protecting our fleet, supporting our drivers, and ensuring our customers can depend on us. If you want to be part of a team that keeps the UK warm in winter, fuelled for summer BBQs, and energised through every season, there's never been a more important time to bring your skills to Calor. This is more than just a technician role, it's the chance to join a team where camaraderie, support, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. In our busy workshops you'll find friendly faces and colleagues who've got your back, keeping each other moving through the tough days and celebrating the wins together. With specialist training, recognised qualifications, and a company that invests in your future, you'll do more than build and repair, you'll be part of a team that's our greatest asset.
• Back Shift: Monday to Friday, 3pm - 12am (Midnight)
• Overtime - Saturday Mornings: 6am - 12 noon
• On-Call rota: 1 in 4 weeks (Additional payment for on call)
• £5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• A warm welcome to the team and recognition of the valuable skills you bring, paid after successful completion of 3 month settling in period.
• First-Year OTE of circa £57,108
• Combine your base salary, expected overtime, annual bonus, and sign-on bonus for a rewarding first-year package.
• Annual Bonus (£2,000)
• Recognising your ongoing personal and team contribution to our fleet safety and operation.
• Expected Overtime Earnings (£7,000)
• Regular and realistic additional overtime earnings, paid at 1.5x hourly rate, with potential to be higher than this (dependant on business need)
• Industry-Leading Training
• From LPG to IRTEC to gaining your HGV licence, we'll support you to grow.
• Private medical insurance (including discounted family cover)
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (Increasing with service)
• Holiday days scheme (Option to buy additional annual leave)
• Pension scheme - Matched pension contributions 7.5%
• Life assurance (4x salary) & income protection
• Retail discounts & discounted Calor gas & appliances
• On site car parking