HGV Technician

Perfect Placement

Our client, a leading commercial vehicle dealer group with multiple centres across South Wales, is currently recruiting for a highly skilled HGV Technician to join their workshop in Swansea.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals seeking to advance their career within a reputable company. The HGV Technician will be responsible for delivering high-quality service and maintenance work, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Benefits:
  • Starting salary circa £19-20 per hour, negotiable based on experience
  • Performance-related bonus scheme to reward excellent productivity
  • Overtime paid at an enhanced rate of time and a half, with opportunities for additional earnings
  • Lucrative roadside call-out work after qualifying period
  • Enhanced holiday entitlement, including 22 days leave plus 8 bank holidays
  • Access to a company pension scheme
  • Full manufacturer-approved and in-house technical training programs
  • Clear opportunities for career progression within a well-established organisation
Duties as an HGV Technician:
  • Perform all scheduled service and maintenance work within manufacturer timeframes and quality standards
  • Diagnose and repair vehicle malfunctions comprehensively and efficiently
  • Support colleagues with technical issues, diagnostics, and innovations in vehicle repair
  • Adhere strictly to company policies, health & safety regulations, and safety procedures
  • Accurately document diagnosis results, repairs, servicing, and safety inspections
  • Maintain high standards of workmanship and customer service as an HGV Technician
  • Contribute to achieving workshop targets through effective and timely work completion
  • Assist with safety inspections and roadworthiness assessments
  • Optional: utilisation of active HGV driving licence (advantageous but not essential)
Requirements:
  • Qualified to IMI/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
  • Several years’ relevant experience beyond formal qualification
  • Strong diagnostic skills and technical expertise in heavy vehicle systems
  • Ability to produce high-quality work under pressure in a busy workshop environment
  • Motivated team player with a professional attitude
  • Excellent organisational skills and keen attention to detail
  • HGV driving licence is advantageous, but not essential
This HGV Technician position involves a rotating early/late shift pattern, with 1 in 2 Saturdays paid as overtime. Our client values committed professionals dedicated to maintaining the highest industry standards.

Contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Cardiff and South Wales, today to discover more about this fantastic HGV Technician opportunity.

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