HGV Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£47,840 to £47,840 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Avonmouth, BS11 0YH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

Our client, a leading commercial vehicle dealer group with multiple centres across Southwest England, is seeking a qualified HGV Technician to join their Avonmouth workshop. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled professionals looking to advance their career within a reputable organisation. The HGV Technician role offers excellent development prospects, ongoing training, and competitive pay.

Benefits:

- Salary between £20-23 per hour, depending on experience and shift patterns

- Optional overtime paid at time and a half

- Rotating early/late shift rota (week one: 7:00am–3:30pm; week two: 3:30pm-12:00am or 1:30pm-10:00pm)

- 22 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

- Access to pension scheme and private healthcare

- Online GP, personal accident, and travel insurance

- Full manufacturer-approved training programmes

- Death in service (life assurance) at three times salary

- Refer a friend scheme (£2,000 for fully qualified Vehicle Technicians, £500 for others)

- Opportunity to undertake roadside call-out work with high financial rewards

- Regular staff events and team activities

Duties of a HGV Technician:

- Complete all service and maintenance work to the highest standards within manufacturers' timeframes

- Conduct comprehensive diagnosis and repairs of heavy vehicle malfunctions

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

- Document diagnosis results, repairs, services, and safety inspections accurately

- Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures

- Supply professional performance to maximise customer satisfaction and retention

- Support continuous technical development through ongoing training and development

Requirements of a HGV Technician:

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

- Several years of relevant experience beyond qualification

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

- Strong team player with a proactive approach

- Good organisational and communication skills

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

Contact Hamish Lowrie, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Avonmouth and Bristol, 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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