Senior HGV Technician Salary: £45,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Location: Somerset A large operational service provider in Somerset is seeking an experienced Senior HGV Technician to take a leading role within a busy commercial workshop. This position is ideal for a skilled professional ready to step into a senior post and support the smooth running of a diverse fleet. Role Overview • Provide day‑to‑day guidance and oversight to workshop staff, ensuring safe working practices and consistent standards expected of a Senior HGV Technician. • Carry out and coordinate inspections, servicing, diagnostics and repairs across a wide range of heavy vehicles and equipment. • Maintain high levels of workmanship, ensuring all tasks meet legal, technical and quality requirements while minimising downtime. • Promote a strong safety culture, investigate incidents, and ensure workshop tools and equipment are used and maintained correctly. • Plan workloads, manage stock levels, and maintain accurate records to support compliance and audit processes. • Offer technical advice, assess repair options, and make informed decisions balancing safety, cost and operational needs. • Build effective working relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal teams. What You’ll Bring • City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance. • A minimum of five years’ experience working as an HGV technician in a commercial workshop. • Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements, including COSHH. • Ability to work independently, safely and effectively in a physically demanding environment. This opportunity suits a motivated Senior HGV Technician who wants to take ownership of workshop standards and contribute to a reliable, compliant fleet operation. If you are interested in this role, have any questions, or wish to apply; then please send us a copy of your CV & We will get in touch. Rob Utilise Recruitment