HGV Technician required for independent workshop
Location: Harlow, Essex
Salary: £42,000 – £65,000 per annum, depending on skills & experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Fortnightly
About Us
We are an established, independent HGV workshop providing professional maintenance and repair services to a wide range of commercial vehicle operators.
We are looking for an experienced HGV Technician to join our workshop team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys fault finding and diagnostics, and wants to work in a fast-paced environment where no two jobs are the same.
The Role
As an HGV Technician, you will be responsible for the inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair of a wide range of vehicles.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
- Fault finding using diagnostic equipment, including TEXA and Jaltest
- MOT preparation and rectification work
- Investigating and repairing vehicle defects
- Carrying out repairs to a high standard and in accordance with manufacturer and industry standards
- Completing service sheets and job documentation accurately
- Working safely and maintaining a clean and professional working environment
- Working both independently and as part of a team
The role offers a varied workload, so no two days are necessarily the same.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for an experienced technician who can demonstrate:
- Good knowledge of HGVs and commercial vehicles
- Strong mechanical and diagnostic ability
- Experience carrying out servicing, inspections and repairs
- The ability to diagnose faults logically and efficiently
- A professional attitude and pride in the quality of their work
- Good teamwork and communication skills
- A self-motivated approach to their work
- Good attention to detail, particularly when completing vehicle and service documentation
A* Class 1 OR 2 driving licence is beneficial but not essential*.
Relevant qualifications such as NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent are desirable.
Working Hours
We operate a fortnightly shift pattern:
Week 1: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm
Week 2: Monday – Friday, 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Plus: Saturday, 7:00am – 12:00pm
A £60 late shift bonus is paid for the late-shift week.
Salary & Benefits
- £42,000 – £65,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Fortnightly pay
- £60 late shift bonus
- 20 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Company events
- Free on-site parking
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
The Person
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who cares about doing the job properly.
We want technicians who take pride in their workmanship, understand the importance of maintaining commercial vehicles to a high standard and in a timely manor.
If you're experienced, reliable, mechanically minded and take pride in the standard of your work, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply through Indeed or contact us directly for further information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £42,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Harlow CM20 2DW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
