HGV Technician

HGV TECHNICIAN

Location:

Ipswich
Salary: £45,000-£55,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, plus 1 Saturday per month, 7:00am-11:00am
Working Week: 40 hours per week

Looking for Your Next HGV Technician Opportunity?

We're recruiting for an experienced HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Commercial Vehicle Technician to join an established commercial vehicle workshop in Ipswich.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified HGV Technician looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday role, with only one Saturday morning per month and strong earning potential of up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.

You'll work on a varied fleet of heavy commercial vehicles, carrying out servicing, maintenance, repairs and diagnostics to keep vehicles safe, compliant and road-ready.

The Role
As an HGV Technician, your responsibilities will include:

· Carrying out servicing, inspections, repairs and preventative maintenance on HGVs

· Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical and electrical faults

· Carrying out defect repairs and fault finding

· Following manufacturer specifications and approved repair procedures

· Using vehicle diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve faults

· Completing warranty work and associated documentation

· Completing job cards, repair orders and time recording accurately

· Working efficiently to minimise vehicle downtime

· Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop

· Working closely with colleagues and management to maintain workshop productivity

· Taking part in ongoing technical training and development

About You
We're looking for an experienced HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Commercial Vehicle Technician with:

· City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

· Previous experience within an HGV or commercial vehicle workshop

· Proven HGV servicing, maintenance and repair experience

· Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills

· Good diagnostic and problem-solving ability

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Strong organisation and workload management skills

· Good written and verbal communication

· Full UK Driving Licence

· Commitment to continued learning and development

Desirable Experience
The following would be advantageous:

· Class 1 or Class 2 HGV Licence

· Tachograph Licence

· HGV main dealership experience

· Diagnostic Technician experience

· Strong experience using commercial vehicle diagnostic equipment

What's on Offer?
·£45,000-£55,000 per annum, depending on experience

· Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

· 1 Saturday per month, 7:00am-11:00am

· 40-hour working week

· Overtime opportunities

· 31 days' holiday including Bank Holidays

· Full-time, permanent position

· Ongoing technical training and development

· Opportunity to develop your diagnostic and technical expertise

· Long-term career progression

· Professional commercial vehicle workshop environment

· Strong focus on quality, safety and workmanship

Apply Today
If you're an experienced HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Heavy Vehicle Technician or Commercial Vehicle Technician looking for a Monday-to-Friday role with only one Saturday morning per month, a 40-hour working week and the potential to earn up to £55,000, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Aaron at Auto Skills UK on (phone number removed)