Nightshift HGV Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week (permanent)

Overtime pay at time and a half

Training & development plan

EV & next-gen vehicle training

25 days + BH pro rata + 5% pension

Healthcare cashback scheme

Free uniform & safety footwear

Retail, cinema & theme park discounts

Vehicle leasing discounts

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced HGV Technician to join a busy main dealer workshop in West Thurrock. Applicants must hold a Level 3 HGV qualification or equivalent, a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK.

Salary: £58,500 basic (£30.00 per hour). Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 8:00pm – 6:30am, 40 hours per week. Overtime: Time and a half. Benefits include training and progression support, pension and healthcare schemes.

Qualifications

• Level 3 HGV qualification or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Service, maintain and repair HGVs and commercial vehicles.
• Complete repairs efficiently and to required quality standards.
• Work in line with workshop procedures and safety standards.
• Accurately complete job cards and workshop documentation.
• Support the efficient day-to-day operation of the workshop.

Skills

Driving Licence

Fault finding

Diagnostic equipment experience

HGV servicing knowledge

Workshop safety procedures

Education

Level 3 HGV qualification

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician or Heavy Vehicle Technician to join a busy main dealer workshop in West Thurrock.

Applicants must hold a Level 3 HGV qualification or equivalent, a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK.

Salary: £58,500 basic (£30.00 per hour)

Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 8:00pm – 6:30am | 40 hours per week

Overtime: Time and a half

Ref: 31541

Why Apply?

• Permanent 4-day working week
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Individual training and development plan
• EV and next-generation commercial vehicle training
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays pro rata, increasing to 30 days with service
• Employer pension contribution up to 5% matched
• Healthcare cashback scheme including dental and optical
• Free uniform and safety footwear
• Retail, cinema and theme park discounts
• Discounted vehicle leasing and contract hire scheme
• Long-term career progression
• Service, maintain and repair HGVs and commercial vehicles
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment
• Complete repairs efficiently and to required quality standards
• Work in line with workshop procedures and safety standards
• Accurately complete job cards and workshop documentation
• Ensure vehicles meet required safety and maintenance standards
• Support the efficient day-to-day operation of the workshop
• Level 3 HGV qualification or equivalent
• Previous experience as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician or Heavy Vehicle Technician
• Strong HGV servicing, maintenance and repair knowledge
• Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Experience using computer-aided diagnostic equipment
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Right to work in the UK
• Main dealer experience is advantageous

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.