LGV & HGV Technician
Reading | Various Shifts | Generous Salary + Bonus
HGV, LGV, Military, Plant & Hydraulic Technicians – Your Skills Are Wanted!
Are you an experienced technician with a background in HGV, LGV, military vehicles, plant machinery, hydraulics, agricultural equipment or heavy mechanical engineering?
If you're skilled in diagnostics, repairs and maintenance and enjoy solving complex mechanical and electrical faults, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
One to One Personnel is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established and respected commercial vehicle specialist based at their depot in Reading.
Whether you're already an HGV Technician or looking to transfer your engineering skills from another heavy equipment environment, you'll receive ongoing training, excellent benefits and genuine opportunities to develop your career.
The Opportunity
As an HGV Technician, you'll play a vital role in maintaining, servicing and repairing a wide range of heavy goods vehicles. Working with modern diagnostic equipment and industry-leading tools, you'll carry out everything from routine servicing and inspections to complex fault finding and major repairs, ensuring vehicles remain safe, compliant and roadworthy.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform detailed vehicle inspections to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment.
- Assess issues related to engines, transmissions, brake systems, and other critical components of HGVs.
- Conduct repairs on various vehicle systems, including engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, and suspension.
- Carry out routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire checks and replacements, and fluid top-ups.
- Implement preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and enhance vehicle reliability.
- Monitor and record vehicle performance to anticipate potential problems and schedule timely interventions.
- Communicate effectively with the Workshop Controller and the services team to explain repairs and maintenance needs.
- Keep abreast of the latest developments in HGV technology and repair techniques.
- Participate in ongoing training and certification programs to maintain technical skills.
- Provide detailed cost estimates and timelines for repairs and services.
- Ensure that all repairs and maintenance work complies with safety regulations and company standards.
- Perform post-repair inspections and test drives to confirm the effectiveness of repairs.
- Maintain accurate service records, including work performed, parts used, and labor hours.
- Use computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for logging and tracking repair and maintenance activities.
- Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to
- Provide cover on rota system for breakdown cover
We're looking for candidates with experience in one or more of the following
- HGV or LGV maintenance and repair.
- Military vehicle engineering (including ex-Forces personnel).
- Plant, agricultural, hydraulic or heavy mechanical equipment maintenance.
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities across mechanical and electrical systems.
You will also have
- City and Guilds level 3 or NVQ qualified technician
- Current driving licence
- Proficient in the use of diagnostic tools and repair equipment specific to HGVs.
- Strong mechanical and electrical repair skills.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements
- Computer literate
- HGV licence (desired but not essential)
- Fork Lift Licence (FLT) (desired but not essential)
- Ability to lift heavy components and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Capability to work in various conditions, including outdoor environments and in confined spaces.
What's on Offer?
- Generous Salary
- Monthly bonus
- Overtime paid at up to 130%
- 24 days annual leave plus the option to carry over up to 5 days
- Duvet Day – because everyone deserves one!
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
- Employer pension contribution of up to 5%
- Education assistance to support further training and qualifications
- Ongoing manufacturer and technical training
- A supportive, professional and friendly working environment with genuine career progression
Apply Today
If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that values your skills and invests in your future, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Louise at One to One Personnel on 01702 464444 or email [email protected] with your CV.
