HGV Technician

Location: Colnbrook
Hours: Rotating shift pattern — Week 1: 6:30am–2:30pm | Week 2: 2:00pm–10:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Plus alternate Saturdays, 7:30am–12:00pm.
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for your next opportunity? Do you have strong diagnostic and mechanical skills and enjoy working in a busy, professional workshop environment?

We are currently recruiting for a skilled and motivated HGV Technician to join an established commercial vehicle maintenance team based in Colnbrook.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive team and play a key role in keeping a busy HGV fleet safe, reliable and operational.

The Role

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out high-quality inspections, 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.
• Preparing and presenting HGVs for annual MOT testing.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
• Identifying and accurately reporting vehicle defects.
• Completing service documentation and job records in line with company procedures.
• Following all 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 skills 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 complete repairs efficiently and to a high standard.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to take on new challenges.
• Flexibility to work the required rotating shift pattern.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician to join a well-established organisation and work as part of a professional and supportive workshop team.

You'll have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, with the chance to build a long-term career within a growing and technically focused environment.

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

Apply today with your CV to be considered.