HGV Workshop Technician – Upskill & Early Shift

Kautec Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautec Recruitment seeks an experienced HGV Workshop Engineer for a Reading site. The role involves inspecting a varied fleet and performing routine maintenance, MOT prep, and repairs to DVSA standards. You will handle chassis, hydraulics, and electrical inspections, contributing to high service quality.

Ideal candidates are fully qualified (City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent) with strong heavy-vehicle knowledge. IRTEC or EV qualifications are a plus, as is a Class 1 or 2 licence.

Qualifications

• Qualified and time served heavy vehicle technician with thorough understanding of commercial vehicle mechanical dynamics.
• Experience with diagnostics, fault finding and repairs on HGVs and related fleet.
• Willingness to upskill and obtain additional accreditations (IRTEC/EV) would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on a diverse fleet.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and service DVSA standards.
• Carry out chassis and fabrication work, hydraulics and pneumatics checks.
• Inspect electrical systems and wiring; diagnose and correct faults.
• Support upskilling and share expertise with colleagues.

Skills

Heavy vehicle mechanics

Electrical diagnostics

DVSA standards knowledge

Education

City & Guilds qualification

NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Kautec Recruitment seeks an experienced HGV Workshop Engineer for a Reading site. The role involves inspecting a varied fleet and performing routine maintenance, MOT prep, and repairs to DVSA standards. You will handle chassis, hydraulics, and electrical inspections, contributing to high service quality.

Ideal candidates are fully qualified (City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent) with strong heavy-vehicle knowledge. IRTEC or EV qualifications are a plus, as is a Class 1 or 2 licence.