HGV Technician
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Location: Felixstowe
Hours: Rotating shifts: Early: 07:00 15:30 Late: 15:30 00:00 (midnight) Saturdays as required
Overtime paid at up to £33.00 per hour (time and a half)
Salary: Basic salary up to £23PH
Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for a rotating shift pattern that offers strong basic pay, premium overtime rates, and industry-leading training? This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled HGV Technician to join a forward-thinking dealership with a strong focus on development, technology, and long-term career progression.
This role is ideal for an HGV Technician who enjoys variety, thrives in a busy workshop environment, and wants to future-proof their career through funded qualifications and advanced technical training.
The Role HGV Technician
As an HGV Technician, you will be responsible for:
Carrying out diagnostics and technical fault-finding, accurately specifying repair solutions
Producing detailed repair solutions to support quotes and works orders
Identifying defects and minor faults during servicing and planned maintenance
Ensuring accurate time recording and correct use of labour codes
Completing timely handovers of fully specified jobs for invoicing
Delivering clear and effective shift handovers, including outstanding repair orders and customer issues
This position suits an HGV Technician who is detail-focused, technically strong, and committed to high standards of workmanship.
Training & Development
As an HGV Technician, you will benefit from continuous professional development, including:
IRTEC and IVR qualifications through an in-house training school
Electromobility training courses, supporting the move towards zero-emissions technology
Clear pathways for skill enhancement and career progression
Benefits
25 days holiday, rising with service
Pension scheme
Healthcare Cashback Scheme
Employee discounts across retailers, cinemas and more
Discount on Arval Contract Hire Vehicles
Buy Back Holiday scheme
What Youll Bring
Proven experience as an HGV Technician within the Heavy Goods Vehicle industry
Strong knowledge of VOSA requirements and the MOT testers manual
Understanding of Operator Licence laws and regulations
Experience working to xxuwjjq Standard Times and workshop KPIs
Strong diagnostic and technical knowledge
Requirements
HGV Technician qualification: City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, written and verbal
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Experience using GDS and Impact systems
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook
Consultant: Liam Bolton - Octane Recruitment
LBVT
Octane Recruitmentis a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.