HGV Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£47,000 - £47,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Corby, NN17 1AX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Jul 2026
Closing date:	28 Aug 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established organisation based in Corby, Northamptonshire, seeking a skilled HGV Technician. This is a permanent, full-time position offering excellent benefits, a structured working schedule, and a supportive workshop environment. The successful HGV Technician will join a modern fleet operation committed to investing in its workforce and long-term stability.

Benefits of a HGV Technician:

- No weekend working or call-out rota

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

- Enhanced company pension scheme

- Private healthcare coverage

- Company sick pay

- Cycle to Work scheme

- Health Shield cover for health and leisure memberships

- Long-term career progression and ongoing training

- Supportive work environment with modern facilities

Duties of a HGV Technician:

- Conduct inspection, servicing, maintenance, and repairs of HGVs and commercial vehicles in accordance with Department of Transport standards

- Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults, ensuring vehicle safety and compliance

- Complete all relevant service documentation accurately

- Carry out vehicle road tests to verify repairs and quality control

- Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and liaise with external workshops for specialist repairs

- Attend breakdowns on-site and off-site to ensure minimal vehicle downtime

- Support workshop operations, including ad-hoc supervisory responsibilities as required

- Repair associated equipment such as forklifts and workshop tools

- Contribute to health and safety regulations within the workshop environment

Requirements of a HGV Technician:

- Previous experience as an HGV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician, or similar role

- City & Guilds qualification in Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent

- IRTEC license advantageous but training can be provided

- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

- Good understanding of Department of Transport compliance and standards

- HGV licence desirable but not essential

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Contact Tom Thacker, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Corby and Northamptonshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

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