HGV Technician

HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Truck Technician

Location: Grantham

Salary: £19.50 per hour (£40,560 per year) + Overtime at 1.5x (OTE £46,000+)

Hours: 40 hours per week | Rotating shifts:
Monday-Friday 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 | 30-minute paid break

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Tru Talent is recruiting on behalf of a leading commercial vehicle dealership for an experienced HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Truck Technician to join their busy workshop in Grantham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified HGV Technician
, HGV Mechanic
, or Commercial Vehicle Technician looking to join an award-winning employer that offers ongoing manufacturer training, excellent career progression, regular overtime, and outstanding employee benefits.

• £19.50 per hour (£40,560 per year)
• OTE £46,000+ with regular overtime
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Saturdays paid at overtime rate
• Birthday day off
• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• 4x salary death in service
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Manufacturer training and career progression
• Internal mentoring programme
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 GP service
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Long service awards
• Uniform provided

As an HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Truck Technician
, you will:

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs, trailers and commercial vehicles
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults using modern diagnostic equipment
• Complete PMIs, inspections and MOT preparation to DVSA standards
• Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing
• Complete warranty paperwork, job cards and service documentation accurately
• Support roadside breakdowns when required
• Work safely while maintaining a clean and organised workshop
• Help maximise vehicle uptime through high-quality repairs

To be considered for this HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Truck Technician role, you will need:

• Previous experience as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Commercial Vehicle Technician
• Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds or IMI qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Ability to work to DVSA and manufacturer standards
• Full UK driving licence
• Mercedes-Benz or main dealer experience is advantageous but not essential