HGV Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£44,200 - £50,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wellingborough, NN8 3RU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Jul 2026
Closing date:	13 Aug 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a highly skilled HGV Technician to join their modern commercial vehicle workshop located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician seeking to develop their career within a reputable and expanding organisation.

Benefits:

- Up to £20 per hour, dependent on experience

- Enhanced overtime rates

- Bonus scheme and shift allowance

- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

- Extra day off for your birthday

- Company pension scheme

- Branded uniform provided

- Four times salary death in service benefit

- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

- Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, and 24-hour GP access

- Internal mentoring programme and structured career development

- Manufacturer training and continuous technical development

- Annual appraisal programme with progression opportunities

- Increased annual leave after five years’ service

- Opportunity to join a forward-thinking business with excellent growth prospects

Duties of a HGV Technician:

- Perform inspections, servicing, maintenance, and repairs on HGVs, trailers, and commercial vehicles

- Diagnose faults efficiently, adhering to DVSA standards

- Complete repairs accurately and within specified timeframes

- Conduct preventative maintenance and general workshop duties

- Attend roadside breakdowns and emergency repairs when required

- Complete all relevant documentation, service records, and warranty paperwork

- Maintain high standards of workshop cleanliness and stock control

- Work both independently and as part of a supportive team

Requirements of a HGV Technician:

- Level 3 qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, or IMI) in HGV Maintenance & Repair

- Full UK driving licence (Class 1 advantageous but not essential)

- Proficient diagnostic and fault-finding skills

- Ability to identify worn or faulty components in line with DVSA standards

- MOT licence beneficial but not essential

If you are a dedicated HGV Technician looking to join a company that invests in its workforce and offers genuine career progression, we would like to hear from you.

Contact Tom Thacker, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Wellingborough and Northamptonshire, 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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