HGV Technician

Our client, a well-established family-run commercial vehicle dealer group with over 33 years of industry experience and multiple centres across Southern England, is seeking a skilled HGV Technician to join their Swindon head office. The successful candidate will work either late or night shifts, delivering essential maintenance and repair services to ensure customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Benefits:

• Negotiable starting salary, dependent on experience and shift pattern
• 25 per late or night shift worked
• Comprehensive in-house and manufacturer-approved training programmes
• Opportunities for further technical development and specialisation
• Late/night shift allowance
• Optional roadside recovery and call-out rota with attractive financial incentives
• Optional overtime available, paid at an enhanced rate
• 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with service
• Access to company pension scheme
• Work within an award-winning, family-operated business employing over 100 staff
• Flexible shift patterns including late and night shifts, discussed further upon application

Duties of the HGV Technician:

• Complete all service, maintenance, and repair tasks to the highest standards and manufacturer time frames as a qualified HGV Technician
• Conduct thorough diagnostics and fault repairs on HGV vehicles
• Support colleagues with technical issues, providing innovative and effective solutions
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, company policies, and procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation of all service, repair, and inspection activities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop environment
• Assist in supporting customer relationships by delivering professional and efficient service

Requirements:

• Qualified to IMI/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Several years of experience working as a HGV Technician or in a similar role
• Proven ability to produce high-quality work in a busy workshop setting
• Motivated team player with strong problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence; an active HGV licence is advantageous but not essential
• Ability to work flexibly in either late or night shift patterns
• Forward-thinking with a commitment to ongoing professional development
• If you are a qualified Car/LCV Technician, our client is willing to provide additional training to facilitate your transition into HGV Technician work

Contact Hamish Lowrie, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Swindon and Wiltshire, today to discover more about this fantastic HGV Technician opportunity.

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