HGV Technician
Location: Swindon
Salary: Basic £41,000, OTE £45,000 + overtime paid at time and a half
Hours: 40 hours per week, various shifts available
Contract: Permanent
Overview
Join the UK’s commercial vehicle dealership, awarded Great Place to Work for three years running. As an experienced and qualified HGV Technician, you’ll play a vital role in keeping customers’ vehicles on the road through safe, compliant, and quality maintenance. You’ll benefit from a supportive team, ongoing training, and a clear career development path.
Key Responsibilities
Perform major and minor repairs to Mercedes-Benz trucks
Carry out regular inspections and preventive maintenance services
Maintain workshop inventory and ensure cleanliness from spills and dust
Work with repair teams to diagnose and plan vehicle repairs
Keep accurate records using Keyloop/Kerridge modules
Complete relevant paperwork and manage warranty claims
Carry out wheel alignment and tyre fitting
Ensure customer documentation is completed within agreed timeframes
What You’ll Need
Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds (or IMI equivalent) in HGV Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
Experience with diagnostic and service repairs
Ability to identify worn or faulty components to DVSA standards
Full UK driving licence for relevant vehicle classes
Resilience, motivation, attention to detail, and time management skills
Our Values
We look for team members who live our values of being:
Rewarding: Grateful, courageous, curious
Reliable: Honest, attentive, trustworthy
Respectful: Inclusive, resilient, kind
Sound like you?
If this role excites you, don’t worry if you don’t meet every requirement. We want to hear about your skills, passions, and growth ambitions. Apply now and start your journey with a company that values you.
Benefits
Overtime paid at 1.5x basic hourly rate, Saturdays at overtime rates
A day off for your birthday
Business closed on 24 & 27 December 2025 for festive break
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Four times death in service benefit
Branded uniform and boot allowance
Work for an official Great Place to Work™? and UK Best Workplace for three years
Access to wellness programmes and Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 GP access)
Mental Health First Aiders
Toolbox insurance
Reward and recognition programmes, including annual awards
Annual appraisals and manufacturer training
Long service recognition with increased leave after 5 years
Contact
Call Cal at Kemp Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Ref: INDCR