Commercial Vehicle Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£58,000 to £64,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Croydon, CR0 4TD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Nov 2026
Closing date:	11 Dec 2026

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Summary

Our client is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician to join their established commercial vehicle workshop in Croydon. This Commercial Vehicle Technician vacancy is suitable for an experienced Van Technician, HGV Technician or Commercial Vehicle Mechanic looking for a varied role within a supportive team.

Benefits:

- Salary up to £58,000 basic, depending on experience and previous earnings

- OTE of up to £64,000, including bonus and overtime

- Health Shield scheme supporting dental and medical costs for you and your family

- Standard holiday entitlement

- Early or late shift options available

- Opportunity to work on vans, trucks or both

- Ongoing support from an established workshop team

- Immediate start available

The successful Commercial Vehicle Technician will benefit from working across a varied range of commercial vehicles while developing their technical experience in a busy workshop environment.

Duties:

- As a Commercial Vehicle Technician, maintain and repair customer vehicles in line with manufacturer standards

- Complete preventative maintenance, inspections and reactive repairs on heavy goods vehicles

- Diagnose and repair engines, cambelts and general mechanical faults on vans

- Carry out inspections and ensure all work is completed to a high standard

- Work efficiently within a busy commercial vehicle workshop

- Follow health and safety procedures and maintain accurate documentation

- Report to the relevant department supervisor or workshop foreman

- Support the wider team to maintain excellent customer service and workshop productivity

Requirements:

- To be considered for this Commercial Vehicle Technician role, applicants should have previous experience working on light commercial vehicles, heavy goods vehicles or both

- NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is preferred

- A minimum of five years’ relevant trade experience may be considered instead of an NVQ Level 3 qualification

- Strong knowledge of commercial vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair

- Heavy goods vehicle inspection, MAT or PMI experience would be advantageous

- IRTEC certification would be beneficial but is not essential

- A professional approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively within a team

- Individuals must live within a commutable distance of Croydon

This Commercial Vehicle Technician position offers an excellent opportunity to join a busy and varied workshop with a choice of van or truck-based work.

Contact Darwin Manship, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Croydon and Surrey, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

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