HGV Technician

HGV Technician
Location: Northampton
Salary: £18.00 - £22.00 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: 45 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Flexible Start Times Between 6:00am - 6:00pm
Shift Pattern: Early, late and flexible shifts available
Overtime: Paid at time and a half

Are You an Experienced HGV Technician Looking for Your Next Move?

We're recruiting for an experienced HGV Technician to join a busy and professional commercial vehicle workshop in Northampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician looking for a long-term position with competitive pay, overtime at time and a half, manufacturer training and genuine career progression.

The workshop operates 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday, meaning a range of early and late shift patterns are available to suit different requirements.

What's on Offer?
·£18.00 - £22.00 per hour, depending on experience.
·45 hours per week.
·Monday to Friday working.
·24/7 Monday-to-Friday workshop operation.
·A range of early and late shift patterns available.
·Overtime paid at time and a half.
·Full manufacturer training provided, with ongoing development opportunities.
·Career progression pathway, including the potential to gain your HGV licence.
·DAF manufacturer training available after 3 years' service.
·Relocation support available for eligible candidates.
·Bereavement leave.
·Company events.
·Company pension.
·Employee discount.
·Free parking.
·Health & wellbeing programme.
·Life insurance.
·On-site parking.
·Sick pay.
·Profit share scheme.
·Store discount.

The Role
As an HGV Technician, you will be responsible for:
·Servicing, maintaining and repairing HGVs.
·Carrying out routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
·Preparing vehicles for MOT.
·Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical and electrical faults.
·Repairing and overhauling hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
·Completing repair and service documentation accurately.
·Ensuring all work is carried out safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
·Maintaining excellent standards of workmanship and workshop housekeeping.
·Working as part of a professional team to minimise vehicle downtime.

What We're Looking For
We're looking for an experienced HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Heavy Vehicle Technician with:
·Minimum Level 2 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair; Level 3 is preferred.
·NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification.
·Time-served HGV Technicians will also be considered.
·Previous experience in HGV maintenance, servicing and repair.
·Experience preparing vehicles for MOT.
·Strong mechanical and fault-finding skills.
·A proactive attitude and commitment to quality workmanship.
·The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
·A willingness to continue developing technical skills through manufacturer training.

Shift Pattern
The workshop operates 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday, providing flexibility across a range of shift patterns.
This means shifts can range from early starts through to later finishes, with the exact pattern discussed during the recruitment process.

Apply Today
If you're an experienced HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Heavy Vehicle Technician looking for a well-paid Monday-to-Friday role with overtime paid at time and a half, manufacturer training and genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion about the role and available shift patterns.