HGV Technician

HGV / Commercial Vehicle Technician
- Permanent/Full Time

Location:

Southampton

Salary: £22.00 Per Hour + Overtime and On-Call Allowances

Hours:

Alternating Shifts, Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm / 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Every Other Saturday Overtime | Shared On-Call Rota

• £22.00 Per Hour Basic Rate
• Saturday Overtime Paid at £27.50 Per Hour (1.25x)
• Out-of-Hours Call-Out Work Paid at £44.00 Per Hour (Double Time)
• Additional On-Call Standby Allowances
• Alternating Early and Late Shifts
  - No Overnight Shifts
• 20 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Death-in-Service Benefit
• Manufacturer-Led Technical Training and Development
• Access to Manufacturer Training Facilities
• Potential Support Towards Obtaining HGV Class 1 or Class 2 Licences
• Opportunity to Work Across Vans and Heavy Commercial Vehicles
• Established Workshop with an Experienced Technical Team
• Supportive Working Environment with Low Staff Turnover
• Opportunity to Develop Skills as the Business Expands

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on commercial vehicles
• Work across a mixed fleet of vans, light commercial vehicles and heavy trucks
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on commercial vehicles
• Complete routine servicing in accordance with manufacturer guidelines
  
  Carry out mechanical fitting and component replacement
• Identify vehicle defects and recommend appropriate repairs
• Use diagnostic equipment to investigate vehicle faults
• Complete vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance
• Ensure repairs are completed efficiently and to a high standard
• Work flexibly across different commercial vehicle types
• Participate in alternating early and late workshop shifts
• Undertake alternate Saturday overtime as required
• Participate in a shared out-of-hours on-call rota
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop environment
• Follow manufacturer procedures and Health and Safety requirements

• Previous experience as an HGV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician or Commercial Vehicle Mechanic
• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or an Equivalent Qualification Strongly Preferred
• Apprenticeship-Trained Technicians Particularly Encouraged to Apply
• Strong mechanical servicing, maintenance and repair experience
• Experience working on commercial vehicles, including vans or heavy trucks
• Willingness to work across both light and heavy commercial vehicles
• Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Ability to complete repairs independently and to a high standard
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to work effectively within an established workshop team
• Willingness to work alternating early and late shifts
• Availability for alternate Saturday overtime and a shared on-call rota
• Full Driving Licence
• HGV Class 1 or Class 2 Driving Entitlement Would Be Advantageous but Is Not Essential