HGV Technician


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£49,000 to £60,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Nottingham, NG11 7ES
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting for an experienced HGV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Truck Technician or Heavy Vehicle Technician to join a busy commercial vehicle workshop in Nottingham. Applicants must have previous commercial vehicle experience, hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and have the right to work in the UK. A Category C+E Driving Licence and IRTEC accreditation are desirable but not essential.

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £49,000–£60,000

Hours: Rotating weekly shifts, plus minimum 2 Saturdays per month

Week 1: Monday to Friday, 6:00am–3:30pm

Week 2: Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm–12:00am; Friday, 2:30pm–10:00pm

Saturdays are worked on a rota, with a minimum of two per month.

Why Apply?

• £49,000–£60,000 salary

• Main dealer technical training

• Ongoing professional development

• Career progression opportunities

• Established commercial vehicle workshop

• Varied truck and light commercial vehicle workload

HGV Technician Role

• Service, inspect, maintain and repair HGVs and commercial vehicles

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults

• Carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance

• Identify and rectify faults on modern commercial vehicles

• Complete repairs efficiently and to a high standard

• Work across truck and light commercial vehicle applications

• Maintain high workshop an

• d Health & Safety standards

HGV Technician Requirements

• Previous experience as an HGV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Truck Technician or Heavy Vehicle Technician

• Previous commercial vehicle workshop experience

• Relevant Level 3 City & Guilds, Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), NVQ or BTEC qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent

• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

• Ability to work the required rotating shift pattern

• Right to work in the UK

• Category C+E Driving Licence is desirable

• IRTEC accreditation is desirable

How to Apply

If you're interested in this HGV Technician vacancy, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: Kalum Green - Octane Recruitment

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Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.

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