Workshop HGV Technician

Hrgo-Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

1 day birthday leave

Overtime rate: £27.00 per hour

Company salary sacrifice pension

On-site parking

Wellness programme

Employee benefits via discount平台

10% B&Q & TradePoint discount

£50 MOT bonus

Job summary

HRGO is recruiting an experienced Workshop Technician for a Govan workshop, in partnership with Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK. You will service, maintain, inspect and repair a mixed fleet of trucks, vans and trailers in a 37,000 sq ft facility with modern equipment.

You will work with an experienced team, using diagnostic equipment and documenting work to high safety standards. The role offers £22 per hour with overtime and a company pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HGV Technician with strong technical knowledge (essential).
• Effective fault-finding and diagnostic skills (essential).
• Experience in vehicle inspections and MOT preparation (essential).
• Confidence using online systems to complete accurate job records (essential).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy workshop team (essential).
• A practical, organised approach and the ability to manage competing priorities (essential).
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and reliable customer service (essential).
• Experience working on Mercedes-Benz trucks (advantageous).
• HGV Class 1 licence (advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled servicing, maintenance and repairs across a mixed fleet of HGVs, vans and trailers.
• Complete vehicle inspections, identify defects and undertake the necessary repairs.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and present them for testing as required.
• Complete work in line with manufacturer specifications, company procedures and required safety standards.
• Accurately record inspections, repairs, parts used and work completed through online job documentation systems.
• Communicate additional defects, repair requirements and progress updates to the workshop management team.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, ensuring vehicles are thoroughly checked before being returned to service.
• Work safely and keep tools, equipment and work areas clean and organised.

Skills

HGV Technician

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Independent work

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Online job documentation systems

Job description

Salary: GBP22 - GBP22 per hour + Overtime, Bonus, Other Benefits

Salary: £22.00 per hour (paid monthly)

LOCATION

ABOUT THE ROLE

HRGO is recruiting on behalf of our client who is an established commercial vehicle maintenance provider. We are recruiting an experienced Workshop Technician to join their purpose-built Govan workshop, working in partnership with Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK. Working across a mixed fleet of trucks, vans and trailers, you will carry out servicing, maintenance, inspections and repairs—helping keep customer vehicles safe, reliable and on the road. The 37,000 sq. ft facility features 10 workbays, brake testing capability and air-conditioning servicing, providing a professional workshop environment within an experienced team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out scheduled servicing, maintenance and repairs across a mixed fleet of HGVs, vans and trailers
• Complete vehicle inspections, identify defects and undertake the necessary repairs
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using diagnostic equipment
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and present them for testing as required
• Complete work in line with manufacturer specifications, company procedures and required safety standards
• Accurately record inspections, repairs, parts used and work completed through online job documentation systems
• Communicate additional defects, repair requirements and progress updates to the workshop management team
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, ensuring vehicles are thoroughly checked before being returned to service
• Work safely and keep tools, equipment and work areas clean and organised

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience as an HGV Technician with strong technical knowledge (essential)
• Effective fault-finding and diagnostic skills (essential)
• Experience in vehicle inspections and MOT preparation (essential)
• Confidence using online systems to complete accurate job records (essential)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy workshop team (essential)
• A practical, organised approach and the ability to manage competing priorities (essential)
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and reliable customer service (essential)
• Experience working on Mercedes-Benz trucks (advantageous, but other manufacturer experience welcomed)
• HGV Class 1 licence (advantageous but not essential)

BENEFITS & PERKS

• 20 days annual leave
• 1 day birthday leave
• Overtime rate: £27.00 per hour
• Company salary sacrifice pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Wellness programme
• Employee benefits through a retail discount platform
• 10% B&Q & TradePoint discount (trade savings in-store and online)
• £50 MOT bonus (payable if 98% pass rate is achieved over the last 12 weeks prior to the month of pay)