HGV Vehicle Technician

Publica Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority-owned company is seeking an enthusiastic HGV Vehicle Technician to join its team in South Cerney. The role involves conducting inspections and repairs on HGV and light vehicles in compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics and relevant experience. The position offers a salary between £43,490 and £44,715, a supportive working environment, and various benefits including training opportunities and generous leave.

Benefits

Driver CPC Training

Learning & Progression

Flexible Working

Generous Leave

Pension Support

Exclusive Discounts

Health & Wellbeing

Workplace Comforts

Workplace Comforts

Qualifications

• Experience of servicing and repairing motor vehicles.
• Full valid driving licence required.
• Desirable but not essential: HGV Category C Licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, servicing, and repairs on HGV and light vehicles.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations.
• Work collaboratively with the team.

Skills

Understanding vehicle inspections

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Full valid driving licence

Education

City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

HGV Vehicle Technician.

Location: South Cerney.

Salary: £43,490 - £44,715 per annum after successful probation (including shift allowance & tool allowance).

Hours: 42 hours per week.

Contract: Permanent.

We are a friendly and ambitious company with a big responsibility. We help to keep the spaces and places where people live, work and visit clean, green and tidy. We impact the lives of everyone where we work so it’s important that we always deliver quality and get it right the first time.

We are looking for an enthusiastic HGV Vehicle Technician to join our hard‑working, highly successful team, providing excellent front‑line services across Gloucestershire. Ubico Ltd is a rapidly expanding, local‑authority‑owned company.

Reporting to the Fleet Workshop & Maintenance Manager, you will carry out inspections, servicing, repairing and maintaining HGV and light vehicles, plant and equipment to required standards in line with compliance and Health & Safety regulations and procedures.

For key job‑specific skills, experience & knowledge for this role please see the job description and person specification.

You will need

• City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics or equivalent.
• Experience of understanding vehicle inspections, servicing and repairing of motor vehicles; working on a mixed fleet would be a distinct advantage.
• Good communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and a flexible approach to work.
• Full valid driving licence.
• Live within a 15‑mile radius of GL7.
• Desirable but not essential as training could be provided – HGV Category C Licence.

What can we offer you?

• Driver CPC Training – we cover all costs to help you stay qualified.
• Learning & Progression – we support your growth, whether you’re starting out or moving up.
• Flexible Working – options include hybrid roles and task & finish shifts.
• Community Impact – help make your neighbourhood cleaner and greener.
• Generous Leave – 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years). Holiday flexibility: buy or sell up to 1 week of leave.
• Pension Support – 4% employer contribution to your retirement, rising to 5% from 1 February 2026.
• Exclusive Discounts – save on shopping, dining, travel and more with Unity Rewards.
• 24/7 Support – free, confidential helpline for you and your family.
• Health & Wellbeing – free eye tests (role‑dependent), flu jabs, and wellbeing resources.
• Workplace Comforts – free PPE, tea & coffee, and on‑site parking.

About The Organisation

Ubico employs around 1,000 staff and operates 1,300 vehicles and plant over 1,300 square miles of the most beautiful and vibrant towns, cities and countryside you’ll find. We offer a friendly and flexible working environment, where you really feel part of the Ubico family.

The work is diverse and fast‑paced, delivered by teams who work closely and collaboratively to deliver results. Our work ethic is underpinned by our five values – deliver quality, be safe, do the right thing, care for the environment, and work together. We strive to achieve these values in everything we do and we are seeking enthusiastic and committed people who are committed to making a positive difference to Ubico and to the people and neighbourhoods we serve.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders, sexual orientations, Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

Safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre‑employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, click “apply now” within this page and complete your application form and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It is important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Ubico.