HGV Technician
| Company: | Perfect Placement UK Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £62,400 to £62,400 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Dagenham, RM13 8GJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Dec 2026 |
Summary
We are seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join our busy workshop in Dagenham, Essex. This HGV Technician role offers a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern, earning up to £25 per hour plus shift allowance, with an estimated OTE of £62,400 and significant overtime opportunities.
Benefits:
- Basic hourly rate of up to £25 plus shift allowance.
- Overtime paid at 1.5 times the basic hourly rate.
- 48-hour working week on a 4-on, 4-off day or night shift pattern.
- 20 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays and an additional day off for your birthday.
- Auto-enrolment pension and four times salary death-in-service benefit.
- Manufacturer, BPW and LOLER training, alongside in-house development programmes.
- Internal mentoring, future leader traineeship, annual appraisals and progression opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity policies, wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to 24-hour online GP services, second medical opinions and mental health support.
- Branded uniform, reward programmes and long-service recognition.
Duties:
- As an HGV Technician, carry out major and minor repairs on heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles.
- Complete inspections and preventative maintenance, including tyre rotation and oil changes.
- Diagnose faults, identify worn or defective components and plan effective repairs.
- Provide roadside repair services during customer emergencies.
- Maintain accurate vehicle inspection, repair and maintenance records.
- Complete relevant documentation, paperwork and warranty claims.
- Escalate technical or operational matters to senior management when required.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop, including effective parts and equipment storage.
- Work collaboratively to deliver consistently high standards of service.
Requirements:
- Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds or IMI qualification in HGV vehicle repair and maintenance.
- Previous experience as an HGV Technician or in a comparable heavy vehicle maintenance role.
- Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and repair skills.
- Ability to assess components in line with DVSA standards.
- Current, full UK driving licence for the relevant vehicle classes.
- Professional approach to health and safety, documentation and customer service.
- Willingness to undertake further training and development.
The successful HGV Technician will join a supportive, well-established employer offering structured training, excellent earning potential and long-term career progression. Joining us as an HGV Technician provides the opportunity to develop within a recognised automotive organisation.
Contact James Gilchrist, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Dagenham and Essex, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
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