Commercial Vehicle Technician

Commercial Vehicle Technician (HGV Mechanic)

Skills

A positive, proactive attitude and attention to detail.

Experience

Proven experience maintaining and repairing HGVs and commercial vehicles.

Description

Our client is a long-established, successful, and growing business operating from its purpose-built site at Membury, just off the M4. They provide first-class workshop facilities for commercial and car repairs, servicing, and inspections, as well as industry-leading roadside breakdown and recovery services across Wiltshire, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire.

Reason for hiring:

Due to ongoing growth and ambitious plans, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced and hard-working individual to join the commercial workshop team.

Operating a diverse fleet of around 30 recovery vehicles, you will be required to maintain and repair these, alongside work for our general retail and account customers.

Role overview:

We are seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician (HGV Mechanic) to perform maintenance, inspections, and complex repairs on our recovery fleet and customer vehicles.

The successful candidate will carry out PMI and pre-MOT inspections, diagnose faults, and complete repairs to the highest standard.

This is a busy but rewarding role that requires a reliable work ethic, strong mechanical knowledge, and pride in high-quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

Carry out diagnostic and repair work on HGV and recovery vehicles

Perform routine maintenance, PMI inspections, and pre-MOT checks.

Liaise with drivers to understand reported defects.

Complete all job cards and service sheets accurately and on time.

Maintain a clean, organised working environment.

Support and mentor apprentices when required.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or extensive experience in a similar role.

Full UK Driving Licence (HGV licence advantageous).

Job Benefits

£50,000 annual salary (Monday–Friday, no weekends)

£500 annual tool allowance

Performance-based bonus scheme

£1,500 signing-on bonus (paid after successful probation)

Referral bonus scheme – earn cash rewards for successful employee referral

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Overtime available at enhanced rates

Company uniform provided

28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)

Company pension

Employee discount scheme