HGV Vehicle Technician

Driver Hire Southampton; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking an HGV Vehicle Technician in Bishops Waltham, UK. The position involves maintaining and inspecting a fleet of vehicles, managing parts inventory, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and a valid HGV driving licence. The role offers a temporary-to-permanent opportunity with competitive benefits including a pension scheme, employee discounts, and potential overtime opportunities.

Benefits

24–25 days of annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee discounts

Flexible working policies

Winter earnings uplift up to £3,000

£2,000 additional annual market supplement

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent.
• Valid HGV driving licence.
• Strong customer service skills and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and light goods vehicles (LGVs).
• Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections and quality checks.
• Manage parts inventory and workshop records.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Manual handling

Vehicle maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

We're currently recruiting a reliable, motivated, and hands‑on HGV Vehicle Technician to join our client's team based in Bishops Waltham. If you are passionate about vehicle maintenance and looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Basic hours per week: 37.
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 to 16:30.
Fridays: 8:00 to 16:00.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining a fleet of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), light good vehicles (LGVs) and cars to the highest standards
• Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections, performing quality checks and ensuring all documentation is accurately completed.
• Attend roadside breakdowns and call‑outs, providing safe on‑site repair solutions or arranging vehicle recovery.
• Manage parts inventory and workshop records, ordering necessary parts and maintaining detailed job logs.
• Uphold high standards of workshop safety, cleanliness, and professionalism, including PPE use and adherence to health & safety regulations

Ideal Candidate

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, City & Guilds, or similar – apprentice‑trained individuals with proven hands‑on experience are very welcome
• Valid HGV driving licence – ability to safely drive company vehicles around depots or yards is NEWLY QUALIFIED WELCOME!
• Own reliable transport for commuting to the workshop and various job locations.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with a professional attitude in all client interactions.
• Strong understanding of manual handling and heavy lifting procedures, including use of mechanical aids to prevent injury.
• Health and safety champion: committed to safe working practices, PPE compliance, and a clean and organised work environment.

Benefits

• Holiday Entitlement: Enjoy 24–25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays, to ensure a healthy work‑life balance.
• Pension Scheme: Secure your future with a Local Government Pension Scheme, offering long‑term financial planning.
• Employee Discounts: Access exclusive employee discounts and staff benefit schemes, enhancing your purchasing power.
• Flexible Working Policies: Benefit from flexible working and family‑friendly policies, supporting your personal commitments.
• Winter Earnings Uplift: Earn up to £3,000 OTE during the winter months (October‑April).
• £2,000 additional annual market supplement available for those holding an Automotive industry recognised Level 4 Advanced vehicle diagnostics qualification.
• Overtime Opportunities: Take advantage of overtime availability, subject to workload, to increase your earnings.

This is a temporary‑to‑permanent role, with the potential to become permanent, based on mutual satisfaction with job performance and client fit.

Driver Hire is an agency which provides staff cover to a range of companies within the local area. As we have such a variety of work on offer, we can accommodate those only wishing to work the odd day here or there or indeed on a more full‑time basis.

Call: 02380 678088

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