HGV Technician

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 time frames 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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