HGV Technician in Southampton
Posted by Octane Recruitment
£22 an hour
Southampton · Permanent
Location: Southampton
Salary: £22.00 Per Hour + Overtime and On-Call Allowances
Hours: Alternating Shifts, Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm / 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Every Other Saturday Overtime | Shared On-Call Rota
Why Apply
- £22.00 Per Hour Basic Rate
- Saturday Overtime Paid at £27.50 Per Hour (1.25x)
- Out-of-Hours Call-Out Work Paid at £44.00 Per Hour (Double Time)
- Additional On-Call Standby Allowances
- Alternating Early and Late Shifts - No Overnight Shifts
- 20 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Death-in-Service Benefit
- Manufacturer-Led Technical Training and Development
- Access to Manufacturer Training Facilities
- Potential Support Towards Obtaining HGV Class 1 or Class 2 Licences
- Opportunity to Work Across Vans and Heavy Commercial Vehicles
- Established Workshop with an Experienced Technical Team
- Supportive Working Environment with Low Staff Turnover
- Opportunity to Develop Skills as the Business Expands
- Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on commercial vehicles
- Work across a mixed fleet of vans, light commercial vehicles and heavy trucks
- Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on commercial vehicles
- Complete routine servicing in accordance with manufacturer guidelines
- Carry out mechanical fitting and component replacement
- Identify vehicle defects and recommend appropriate repairs
- Use diagnostic equipment to investigate vehicle faults
- Complete vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance
- Ensure repairs are completed efficiently and to a high standard
- Work flexibly across different commercial vehicle types
- Participate in alternating early and late workshop shifts
- Undertake alternate Saturday overtime as required
- Participate in a shared out-of-hours on-call rota
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop environment
- Follow manufacturer procedures and Health and Safety requirements
- Previous experience as an HGV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician or Commercial Vehicle Mechanic
- NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or an Equivalent Qualification Strongly Preferred
- Apprenticeship-Trained Technicians Particularly Encouraged to Apply
- Strong mechanical servicing, maintenance and repair experience
- Experience working on commercial vehicles, including vans or heavy trucks
- Willingness to work across both light and heavy commercial vehicles
- Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Ability to complete repairs independently and to a high standard
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Ability to work effectively within an established workshop team
- Willingness to work alternating early and late shifts
- Availability for alternate Saturday overtime and a shared on-call rota
- Full Driving Licence
- HGV Class 1 or Class 2 Driving Entitlement Would Be Advantageous but Is Not Essential
If you're interested in this HGV / Commercial Vehicle Technician vacancy in Southampton, please submit your CV or contact Octane Recruitment for further information.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Consultant: T'Don Kennedy - Octane Recruitment
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Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.
We also recruit for similar positions including HGV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician, HGV Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Mechanic, LCV Technician, Van Technician, Truck Technician, Fleet Technician, Heavy Vehicle Technician and Workshop Technician roles across the UK.
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