HGV Technician


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£45,000 to £64,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG2 0QX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Nov 2026
Closing date:	9 Dec 2026

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Summary

HGV Technician - Permanent/Full Time

Location: Reading

Salary: £45,000 Basic Salary + £3,000 Shift Allowance + Productivity Bonus and Overtime | Realistic OTE £64,000

Hours: 40 Hours Per Week, Alternating Early and Late Shifts, 1 in 3 Saturdays

Job Reference: 30932

Shift Pattern:

- Early Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 3:00pm

- Late Shift: Monday to Friday, 1:00pm - 10:00pm

- 1-Hour Unpaid Lunch Break

- 1 in 3 Saturdays, 7:00am - 12:00pm

Why Apply

- £45,000 Basic Salary with Realistic OTE of £64,000

- Additional £3,000 Annual Late Shift Allowance

- Productivity Bonus of £6,000 Per Year, Paid Quarterly

- Overtime Paid at 1.5x Hourly Rate

- Regular Weekday and Weekend Overtime Opportunities

- 30 Days Annual Leave Including Bank Holidays

- Additional Holiday Entitlement Increasing with Service

- Option to Purchase Up to 3 Additional Holiday Days

- Manufacturer Training and Development Programmes

- Additional Qualifications Including Tachograph and HGV Class 1 or 2

- Management Development and Career Progression Opportunities

- Company Pension Scheme and Employee Accident Policy

- Comprehensive Tool Insurance

- Company Uniform and PPE Provided

- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

- Free Class IV MOT Each Year

- £1,500 Employee Referral Bonus

- 2 Weeks Full Paternity Pay

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Mental Health First Aiders

- Free On-Site Parking

- Opportunity to Join an Established Family-Run Business

HGV Technician Role

- Carry out servicing, routine maintenance and mechanical repairs on commercial vehicles

- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults

- Complete vehicle inspections and identify additional repair requirements

- Carry out preventative maintenance to ensure vehicle reliability and safety

- Diagnose faults across braking, steering, suspension and engine systems

- Use workshop diagnostic equipment to identify and rectify vehicle faults

- Complete repairs and maintenance in line with manufacturer guidelines

- Ensure vehicles meet required roadworthiness and safety standards

- Maintain accurate job cards and workshop documentation

- Work closely with other Technicians and workshop management

- Complete repairs efficiently while maintaining high standards of workmanship

- Follow workshop Health and Safety procedures

HGV Technician Requirements

- Previous experience as an HGV Technician, LGV Technician, PSV Technician or Commercial Vehicle Technician

- Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent would be advantageous

- Time-served Technicians with at least 5 years of relevant experience will also be considered

- Strong experience carrying out commercial vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs

- Good mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills

- Experience diagnosing faults on heavy commercial vehicles

- Ability to work independently and as part of a workshop team

- Strong attention to detail and high standards of workmanship

- Willingness to work alternating early and late shifts

- Full Driving Licence Required

- Must have the right to work in the UK

How to Apply

If you're interested in this HGV Technician vacancy in Reading, please submit your CV or contact Octane Recruitment for further information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: T'Don Kennedy - Octane Recruitment

TDVT

Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.

We also recruit for similar positions including HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, LGV Technician, PSV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Heavy Vehicle Technician, HGV Fitter, Fleet Technician and Workshop Technician roles across the UK.

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