HGV Technician

Role: HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic

Location: Reading, RG2 0QX

Hours: 45 hours per week | 9 hours per day between 06:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday

Salary: between £47,582.54 and £51,031.61 pa DOE

We're looking for a skilled HGV Technician to join our Aftermarket team, carrying out maintenance, servicing and repairs on our specialist fleet. This is a hands-on role where you'll use your technical expertise to diagnose faults, solve problems and deliver high-quality work that keeps vehicles safe, compliant and on the road.

What you'll be doing

Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on chassis and mounted equipment

Servicing and maintaining vehicles to industry and company standards

Preparing vehicles for MOT inspections and completing quality checks

Carrying out body, chassis and hydraulic repairs as required

Using diagnostic tools and systems to identify and resolve issues

Completing job records accurately and updating workshop systems

Working closely with customers to provide a professional service

Following health, safety and quality procedures at all times

Supporting continuous improvement through ongoing technical training and development

What we're looking for

Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance (or equivalent)

Experience maintaining and repairing commercial vehicles

Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

Knowledge of vehicle electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems

Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams

A proactive approach to problem solving

Good communication and customer service skills

Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively

It would be great if you also have

Experience working on refuse collection vehicles or similar specialist vehicles

Experience with electric vehicles

IRTEC accreditation or manufacturer training

HGV Class 2 licence

Experience using workshop management systems

Ready to put your skills to work on vehicles that make a real difference every day? We'd love to hear from you!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your development.

We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow. If you'd like to understand what options may be available for this position, please contact our Recruitment team.

At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees and employees working a 4-day week)

Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.

Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.

Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.

Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.

Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we're committed to helping our people learn and grow.

Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.

My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.

Free independent mortgage advice: Expert guidance to help you make informed financial decisions.

Please don't delay your application, this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.

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