HGV Technician

Perfect Placement

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a reputable commercial main dealer in Maidstone, Kent, seeking an experienced and dedicated HGV Technician. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional looking to work within a modern, well-equipped workshop environment with competitive pay and career advancement prospects.

Benefits:
  • Up to £53,000 basic salary with potential OTE of approximately £55,000 based on overtime and efficiency
  • Alternate shift pattern: earlies and lates, plus Saturday mornings on rota (paid at time and a half) 
  • Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half
  • 31 days holiday including bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service
  • State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and tools provided
  • Further training opportunities, including IRTEC qualification
  • Company contributory pension plan
  • Free death in service insurance
  • Supportive team committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety
Duties of a HGV Technician:
  • Conduct MOT preparations, repairs, diagnostics, servicing, and maintenance of heavy goods vehicles
  • Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical faults with precision
  • Write clear and detailed job cards, ensuring high-quality workmanship
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure vehicles are safe and roadworthy
  • Utilise the latest diagnostic tools and facilities within a fast-paced workshop environment
  • Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times as a HGV Technician
  • Work within a shift pattern involving alternate early and late shifts, with paid overtime for Saturday mornings
Requirements of a HGV Technician:
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
  • Minimum of three years’ experience working on heavy vehicles
  • Own toolkit suitable for professional repairs
  • Ability to perform all aspects of heavy vehicle maintenance to high standards
  • Valid UK driving licence; HGV and PSV licences are desirable but not essential
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Experience with diagnostics and electronic repair methods is highly desirable
  • Motivated to develop skills through ongoing training, including IRTEC qualifications
If you are ready to elevate your career as an HGV Technician in Maidstone, Kent, this opportunity offers the chance to work with a forward-thinking employer that values professional growth and high standards.

Contact Martin Bane, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Maidstone and Kent today to discover more about this fantastic HGV Technician opportunity.

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