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.
Benefits of this HGV Technician role include:
- 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
Duties of the position:
- 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
Requirements for the HGV Technician role:
- 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
If you are seeking a rewarding HGV Technician role in Southampton with an employer that values skill and attitude, contact us today to find out more. We are eager to assist you in your next career move.
Contact Martin Bane, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Southampton and Hampshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants are passionate about connecting skilled professionals with the best opportunities in the motor trade. If you want to hear about more HGV Technician jobs in Southampton and the surrounding areas, please get in touch with us today.
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