HGV Technician

Location: Bishops Cleeve
Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:00am–4:30pm, plus alternate Saturdays 6:00am–11:30am. Average 47.75 hours per week over a two-week period, with a slightly later shift included.
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for your next opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for a skilled and motivated HGV Technician to join an established and professional workshop based in Bishops Cleeve.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy team where you will play an important role in maintaining a commercial vehicle fleet, ensuring vehicles are safe, reliable and available for operation.

The Role

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out high-quality servicing, maintenance and repairs across a range of HGVs and commercial vehicles.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out inspections, servicing and repairs on HGVs and commercial vehicles.
• Completing warranty work where required.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
• Preparing vehicles for annual MOT testing.
• Identifying and accurately reporting vehicle defects.
• Completing service documentation and job records accurately.
• Following all company health & safety procedures, risk assessments and Safe Operating Procedures.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and professional workshop environment.
• Supporting and mentoring apprentice technicians.
• Providing roadside assistance when required and safe to do so.
• Keeping technical knowledge and qualifications up to date through ongoing training.
• Working flexibly to support operational requirements, including occasional cover at other sites.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3, NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent qualification in HGV maintenance.
• Alternatively, 10+ years' relevant HGV maintenance experience will be considered.
• A valid HGV licence, ideally minimum Class 2.
• A valid digital tachograph card and Driver CPC.
• Good knowledge of tachograph systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• A strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
• The ability to work efficiently and complete repairs to a high standard.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
• A practical, proactive approach to problem-solving.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician to join a well-established organisation and work within a supportive and professional workshop environment.

You'll be joining a team that values technical expertise, teamwork and high standards, with opportunities for ongoing training, development and career progression.

If you're an experienced HGV Technician looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered.