HGV Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£44,000 - £53,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bicester, OX26 4UL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Jul 2026
Closing date:	28 Aug 2026

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Summary

We are currently supporting a family-run automotive commercial vehicle dealer group with multiple centres across Southern England in recruiting a highly skilled and experienced HGV Technician for their Bicester location. This is an excellent opportunity for an HGV Technician seeking to join a reputable business with a longstanding history of operational excellence.

Benefits of the HGV Technician:

- Starting salary up to £44,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications

- Additional efficiency bonuses of up to £9,000 annually, paid monthly upon reaching performance targets

- Optional overtime paid at enhanced rates (time and a half or double time)

- Optional call-out rota (one week in four) with attractive financial incentives

- 22 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with holiday entitlement increasing with service

- Enhanced annual leave scheme

- Comprehensive manufacturer-approved training programmes, both in-house and off-site

- Company pension scheme, travel insurance, paternity pay, staff referral bonuses, cycle-to-work scheme, and staff purchase discounts

- Opportunity to work in a modern, purpose-built workshop environment

- Work with an award-winning, family-run business with over 50 years of history

Duties of the HGV Technician:

- Perform all service and maintenance work to the highest standards on heavy goods vehicles within specified manufacturer timeframes

- Conduct comprehensive diagnosis and repairs of malfunctions

- Support colleagues with technical issues and innovations to optimise workshop productivity

- Ensure all work complies with relevant policies, procedures, and safety standards

- Document diagnosis, repairs, safety inspections, and service activities accurately

- Provide professional customer service by maintaining high-quality work standards

- Support the workshop team in achieving operational targets and customer satisfaction

- Adhere to health and safety regulations and company policies at all times

- Optional participation in roadside call-out rota and overtime shifts

Requirements of the HGV Technician:

- IMI/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

- Practical experience working with heavy goods vehicles

- Strong diagnostic and repair skills with attention to detail

- Proactive, motivated, and able to work well within a team environment

- Ability to produce high-quality work in a busy workshop setting

- An active HGV driving licence or IRTEC accreditation would be advantageous but is not essential

Contact Sarena Abbott, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Bicester and Oxfordshire, today to discover more about this fantastic HGV Technician opportunity.

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