Night HGV Technician – Bristol | Breakdowns & Diagnostics

gap technical; West of England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

gap technical are representing a global manufacturing business seeking an HGV Technician for their Bristol facility. Night shifts, £27.50 per hour plus benefits and overtime are offered.

You will maintain HGVs, diagnose faults, and complete breakdowns while ensuring work is documented and meets manufacturer guidelines. The role requires a Class 1 Licence ideally, strong communication, and the ability to work unsupervised in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 2 in heavy vehicle maintenance or equivalent.
• Ideally a Class 1 Licence.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team player attitude with flexibility.
• Able to work unsupervised in a fast-paced environment.
• Irtec training supported after length of service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the company's HGVs.
• Complete all work on time and in compliance with manufacturer guidelines.
• Carry out breakdowns and reactive works to high standards and within the given timeframe.
• Accurately diagnose electrical and mechanical faults with the HGVs and communicate findings to teammates and managers.
• Accurately document all work performed.

Skills

Diagnostics

Electrical faults

Mechanical faults

Communication

Team player

Flexible hours

Unsupervised work

Fast-paced

NVQ/L2 heavy vehicle

Irtec training

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 2 in heavy vehicle maintenance

Job description

gap technical are representing a global manufacturing business seeking an HGV Technician for their Bristol facility. Night shifts, £27.50 per hour plus benefits and overtime are offered.

You will maintain HGVs, diagnose faults, and complete breakdowns while ensuring work is documented and meets manufacturer guidelines. The role requires a Class 1 Licence ideally, strong communication, and the ability to work unsupervised in a fast-paced distribution environment.