HGV Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£41,600 - £52,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Salisbury, SP1 3NR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Jul 2026
Closing date:	9 Aug 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a prominent commercial vehicle dealer group operating since 1973 with 12 centres across Southern England. They are seeking a qualified HGV Technician to join their team based in Salisbury, with an upcoming relocation to a new site in Andover. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled HGV Technicians to develop their career within a reputable organisation.

Benefits:

- Starting salary negotiable depending on experience

- Access to a call-out rota with significant financial benefits

- Optional overtime paid at time and a half

- Enhanced annual leave, increasing with service

- Full manufacturer-accredited training and development programmes

- Company pension scheme and healthcare provisions

- Employee discounts on holidays, days out, and retail products

- Opportunities for long-term career progression within a leading dealer group

Duties of a HGV Technician:

- Conduct all servicing and maintenance work on heavy goods vehicles to the highest standards, within manufacturer timeframes

- Diagnose and repair vehicle malfunctions accurately and efficiently

- Support colleagues with technical issues and share innovations as a HGV Technician

- Ensure compliance with company policies and safety procedures

- Document diagnosis findings, repairs, and safety inspections comprehensively

- Contribute to maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and vehicle reliability

Requirements of a HGV Technician:

- Reside within reasonable commuting distance of Salisbury and Andover

- Hold IMI/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair; practical experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications

- Strong practical knowledge of truck, trailer, van, and ancillary equipment maintenance and repairs

- Experience in diagnosis and repair of heavy vehicles

- An HGV driving licence, IRTEC, or tachograph licence is advantageous but not essential at this stage

- Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) Technicians seeking to move into HGV work are encouraged to apply

Contact Hamish Lowrie, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Salisbury and Wiltshire, today to discover more about this fantastic HGV Technician opportunity.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Job get in touch today.

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