HGV Technician

Join a reputable company in Southampton as an HGV Technician and advance your automotive career in a well-established workshop environment. This exciting opportunity is ideal for skilled and motivated HGV Technicians seeking to work with a friendly team, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

• Competitive basic salary up to £49,000, dependant on experience and skillset
• On-Target Earnings (OTE) approximately £50,000, with paid overtime and occasional Saturday work at half pay
• Mon – Fri 08:00 – 17:00, with paid lunch and coffee breaks, plus team-cooked lunches fostering a collaborative atmosphere
• Family-oriented workplace promoting teamwork, loyalty, and a supportive culture
• Modern, well-equipped workshop featuring pits, lifts, and a rolling road
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays and a standard pension scheme (NEST)
• Relaxed team environment with shared breaks and communal lunches

• Repair and maintain a fleet of approximately 20 trucks, mainly Renault models
• Diagnose faults on heavy goods vehicles and trailers, focusing on repair rather than part replacement
• Conduct routine servicing, maintenance, and fault rectification to ensure fleet reliability
• Support fleet cover on occasional Saturday mornings
• Maintain shared tools and equipment in a collaborative workshop setting
• Utilise modern workshop facilities including pits, lifts, and diagnostic equipment

• Ideally fully qualified with a Class 1 licence; newly qualified or developing professionals with the right attitude are encouraged to apply
• Experience working with heavy goods vehicles and trailers
• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures and repair techniques
• Full UK driving licence, with Class 1 preferred
• Positive attitude, loyal, and a team player
• IRTEC certification and VOSA Etech training advantageous but not mandatory
• Time-served technicians are encouraged to apply; NVQ Level 3 is desirable but not essential
• Own tools preferred; communal tools provided and maintained by the team