HGV Truck Technician
Location: Pontefract
Salary: Up to £43,680 per annum DOE + overtime paid at time and a half
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 4 on 4 off, days or nights, 06:00 - 18:00 or 18:00 - 06:00
Benefits: Overtime opportunities, birthday leave, pension, training, EAP, death in service, progression opportunities
ISQ Recruitment is supporting a well-established commercial vehicle operation in Pontefract with the recruitment of an experienced HGV Truck Technician to join their technical team.
This is a great opportunity for a skilled HGV Technician who enjoys working on heavy goods vehicles, trailers and fleet vehicles in a busy, professional workshop environment. You will be responsible for carrying out safe, compliant and high-quality maintenance, helping to keep customer vehicles on the road.
The role would suit a qualified technician with experience in commercial vehicle maintenance, diagnostics and repairs, who is looking for a long-term opportunity with ongoing training, overtime availability and strong development support.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out major and minor repairs on heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other fleet vehicles
- Complete regular inspections and preventative maintenance
- Carry out servicing work including general maintenance tasks
- Diagnose faults and support repair planning with the wider workshop team
- Identify worn or faulty components in line with DVSA standards
- Maintain accurate records of vehicles repaired or handled
- Complete relevant paperwork, job cards and warranty documentation
- Escalate technical or warranty-related issues where required
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop environment
- Support roadside or emergency repair work where required
Candidate Requirements
- Level 3 qualification in HGV Vehicle Repair and Maintenance, such as NVQ, City & Guilds or IMI
- Previous experience as an HGV Technician, Truck Technician or Commercial Vehicle Technician
- Strong knowledge of servicing, inspections, diagnostics and repairs
- Ability to identify worn and faulty components in line with DVSA standards
- Full UK driving licence, ideally with relevant vehicle classes
- Reliable, organised and able to work well as part of a team
- Strong focus on safety, compliance and quality workmanship
Working Hours
4 on 4 off shift pattern, working either:
- Days: 06:00 - 18:00
- Nights: 18:00 - 06:00
Overtime opportunities are available and paid at time and a half.
Benefits
- Up to £43,680 per annum DOE
- Overtime paid at 1.5x basic rate
- Saturdays paid at overtime rate
- Extra day off for your birthday
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Auto-enrolment pension
- Four times death in service benefit
- Internal mentorship programme
- Ongoing training and development
- Annual appraisals and progression opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Access to 24-hour online GP support
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
- Long service recognition
- Branded uniform provided
- Reward and recognition programmes
- Supportive and professional working environment
Apply Now
If you are an experienced HGV Technician looking for your next opportunity in Pontefract, ISQ Recruitment would like to hear from you. Apply today and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.
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