HGV Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£48,700 - £50,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6TL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting for a HGV Technician to join our client’s busy commercial vehicle workshop in Southampton, Hampshire. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician seeking a stable, rewarding career within a leading UK dealership group. The role involves working on a fleet of HGVs, maintaining operational efficiency, and providing essential roadside support.

Benefits:

- Basic salary of £48,600 per year

- Overtime available, earning up to £19.50 per hour depending on shift worked

- 48-hour week, 4 days on 4 days off, from 06:00 to 18:00 (days)

- Continuous manufacturer-approved training programmes

- 22 days holiday, increasing with service

- Additional days off for your birthday

- Reward and recognition schemes, including annual awards

- Annual appraisals and career progression opportunities

- Employee wellbeing support

Duties of a HGV Technician:

- Diagnosing and repairing vehicles according to manufacturer standards

- Carrying out servicing, repairs, and fault diagnosis on HGVs

- Roadside breakdown assistance and call-outs

- Conducting vehicle inspections and MOT preparation/presentation

- Performing vehicle fault diagnosis and defect repairs

- Ensuring all work is completed within standard times

- Accurate completion of all relevant paperwork

Requirements of a HGV Technician:

- NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds qualification or equivalent as a HGV Technician

- Proven experience working on HGVs or Commercial Vehicles

- Strong organisational skills and technical knowledge

- Ability to use own initiative and work independently

- Full UK Driving Licence; HGV licence is advantageous

- Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team

- Eligibility to work within the UK

Contact Kinga Csipetics, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Southampton and Hampshire, 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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