Mobile HGV Technician

Mobile HGV Technician - Dartford, Gravesend Area

Salary starting from £51,610 with overtime opportunity.

Are you a Qualified Trailer Technician or HGV Technician based around East London/Dartford area? Then we have a role for you!

Our hard-working and highly skilled team of 150+ mobile technicians are the key to the success of our maintenance solution here  one of our Mobile Technicians, you will be responsible for maintaining fleets of trailers, trucks and LCVs for our customers on their sites, and running defect clinics including minor defects on HGVs. We have a “right first time” approach, valuing quality work and long-term solutions over quick fixes that will cause our customers more downtime in the long run.

• Supporting customers at their sites by maintaining and repairing fleets of trailers, trucks & LCVs in accordance with current legislation.
• Fault-finding and diagnostics.
• Completing inspections on engines and electrical components and rectifying problems within specific time frames.
• Carrying out servicing, repairs and maintenance to both new and used trucks & trailers.
• Working on large double deck trailers (double deck experience required).

• NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent).
• Knowledge and experience of servicing and maintaining HGVs and other commercial vehicles and the ability to perform repairs on various types and brands of vehicle.
• Experience in carrying out diagnostic repairs and fault finding.
• Full valid driving licence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A real commitment to delivering first class service and a sense of pride in your work.

We provide industry-leading diagnostic and tooling equipment on our 150+ mobile service fleet. Technicians receive Milwaukee Audi Volt Battery powered tooling, IRTEC certification training, double deck certification and H&S and new product training.

We operate 24/7 at many of our customer sites, offering overtime opportunities. Occasional weekend overtime is possible. Overtime rates:

• 1.5x base rate for any weekday work over contracted hours & on Saturdays.
• 2x base rate for Sundays and Bank Holidays (plus a day back in lieu for working a BH).

• Autonomy.
• Clean, warm & safe working condition.
• Quality focus – right first‑time approach.
• Increase earning with overtime opportunity.
• Above all, we care!

• Salary starting at £19.85 per hour (increases with IRTEC & Double Deck certification).
• 20 days annual leave (increases with length of service).
• Your birthday off!
• Buy up to 5 days additional leave.
• Referral bonuses – earn £1,000 for each referral that is hired.
• 4% employer pension contribution.
• Death in service (lump sum payment 4x salary).
• Critical illness cover.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a 24‑hour helpline.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Tech scheme.
• Retail discounts.

Zenith is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.