HGV Technician

HGV Technician - Job Overview

My client is seeking an HGV Technician to join their team and play a key role in delivering a high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective vehicle maintenance service. You will carry out inspections, repairs and MOTs on a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring all work meets manufacturer standards and complies with current legislation.

HGV Technician - Duties

• Conduct thorough HGV inspections, repairs, and warranty work to ensure road readiness, MOT compliance, and adherence to supplier and Ministry standards within deadlines.
• Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and report mechanical issues on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Comply with company procedures to ensure all service reports, paperwork, and electronic job sheets are completed.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by adhering to company and legal health & safety regulations, promptly reporting any incidents or near-misses through the appropriate channels.
• Complete all required training to maintain up-to-date skills and ensure compliance with company, depot, and legal standards.
• Support the development of apprentice technicians through mentoring and knowledge transfer.
• Provide roadside assistance to broken-down vehicles.
• Demonstrate flexibility to support business needs, including occasional cover at other depots.
• Ensure full compliance with all Company policies and procedures, including health and safety and employment.
• Any other duties, such as ad hoc projects, as requested by the job holder’s Manager/Supervisor or the Board of Directors that are within the skills and capabilities of the job holder.

HGV Technician - Requirements

• City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3, NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in HGV maintenance preferred, though applicants with 10+ years of hands-on HGV experience are also welcome.
• A Good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrics, with strong practical and fitting skills on mechanical and technical equipment.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of current health & safety regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A reliable team player who can also work independently when needed
• Flexibility to occasionally cover at other sites to meet business and depot needs.
• Hold a current HGV licence (Class 2 minimum) and digital tachograph card, with a good understanding of tachograph system.
• Hold a valid driver CPC card.