Scania HGV Technician

SJ Bargh Limited; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave including bankhol

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Free onsite parking

Unum Help@Hand Wellbeing Programme

Job summary

S J Bargh Scania Lancaster operates a growing Scania franchise workshop delivering high-quality maintenance and diagnostics for Scania and mixed fleet HGVs and trailers.

The role is for a skilled technician with DVSA knowledge, strong mechanical and electrical capabilities, and an eagerness to progress through Scania factory training. We offer modern equipment, supportive leadership, and clear career pathways.

Qualifications

• Must have Level2 or Level3 Vehicle Maintenance qualification (HGV or Light Vehicle).
• Strong mechanical, electrical and diagnostic capability.
• Understanding of DVSA inspection standards, brake testing and roadworthiness compliance.
• Experience using digital maintenance systems.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high quality workmanship.
• Disciplined approach to documentation, safety and workshop standards.

Responsibilities

• Full vehicle and trailer safety inspections, servicing and repairs to DVSA standards.
• Advanced diagnostics using Scania systems, OEM tooling and electronic test equipment.
• Maintenance of ancillaries and specialist body applications (hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems).
• Ensuring accurate, audit ready maintenance records in line with DVSA and company requirements.

Skills

Level2 Vehicle Maintenance (HGV or LV)

Mechanical & electrical diagnostic

Digital maintenance systems

DVSA standards knowledge

Independent work & workmanship

Documentation & safety discipline

Education

Level2/Level3 Vehicle Technician

Tools

Scania diagnostic systems

OEM tooling

Digital maintenance platforms

Job description

Scania HGV Technician

S J Bargh is a long-standing family-owned business running since 1935 with a proud heritage.

S J Bargh is a leader in specialised logistics to the milk industry, general haulage, palletised distribution network, Scania Parts Dealership and third-party HGV vehicle repairs and management to customers throughout the UK.

Scania HGV Technician - Lancaster

Hourly Rate: Up to £21.28 per hour Depending on Experience

Shift Patterns: Multiple options available

We are now expanding our Scania franchise workshop in Lancaster and we're looking for technicians who want to be part of a modern, supportive and technically driven team.

Are you a Level2 or Level3 Vehicle Technician? Or a Light Vehicle Technician wanting to step up into HGV? If so, we want to hear from you!

We offer full support, structured training and funded development to help you progress to Level3 HGV Technician status, including Scania factory training and real career pathways.

Whether you're already an experienced HGV technician or you're ready to make the jump from light vehicles (cars and Vans) to commercials we will help you build the skills, confidence, and qualifications you need.

Role Overview

You will carry out high quality maintenance, inspections and repairs across Scania and mixed fleet HGVs and trailers. You'll work with modern diagnostic systems, OEM tooling and digital maintenance platforms in a busy, professional franchise workshop.

Key Responsibilities

• Full vehicle and trailer safety inspections, servicing and repairs to DVSA standards
• Advanced diagnostics using Scania systems, OEM tooling and electronic test equipment
• Maintenance of ancillaries and specialist body applications (hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems)
• Ensuring accurate, audit ready maintenance records in line with DVSA and company requirements

What You'll Bring

• This role is suited to technicians with
• Level2 or Level3 Vehicle Maintenance qualification (HGV or Light Vehicle)
• Strong mechanical, electrical and diagnostic capability
• Understanding of DVSA inspection standards, brake testing and roadworthiness compliance
• Experience using digital maintenance systems
• Ability to work independently and deliver high quality workmanship
• A disciplined approach to documentation, safety and workshop standards

Training & Development - Your Path to Level3 HGV Technician

• Funded progression from Level2 to Level3 HGV Technician
• Scania factory training and manufacturer development pathways
• Structured mentoring from senior technicians
• Opportunities to specialise in diagnostics, electrics, hydraulics or trailer engineering
• Clear career progression within a respected Scania franchise

If you're a light-vehicle technician, we will support your transition with:

• HGV familiarisation training
• Guided workshop onboarding
• Progressive task allocation
• Skills gap coaching and structured development plans

What We Offer

You will join a professional Scania franchise workshop with modern equipment, strong leadership and a commitment to technical excellence.

Benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro-rata for shift pattern)
• Additional long-service leave
• Annual pay review
• Full induction and ongoing technical training
• Unum Help@Hand Wellbeing Programme
• Life insurance
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Pension scheme and complementary life insurance
• A supportive, inclusive, family-friendly working culture
• Clear career progression within a respected Scania franchise

Working for S J Bargh Scania is not just about the job. It's about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry-leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme and complementary life insurance.

At S J Bargh Scania we invest considerably in colleague development, and you can expect to receive comprehensive training and career progression.

We have a strong and supportive culture, where everyone is seen, respected and has the potential to contribute. We trust each other to act and make decisions, and we believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs. For us, diversity and inclusion are a strategic necessity. By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences, we ensure we have the right people and together with an inclusive corporate culture, this drives our business forward. We want our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us, no matter where they are from or who they are, and we strive to achieve an inclusive and family-friendly environment for everyone.

S J Bargh Scania is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values; CUSTOMER FIRST, RESPECT, ELIMINAT