HGV Technician

Role: HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic

Location: Evercreech, BA4 6NA

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

Salary: Up to £48,189.77 pa DOE

We're looking for a skilled technician to join our Aftermarket team, maintaining and repairing refuse collection vehicles and specialist equipment that provide essential front-line services across the UK. You'll play a key role in helping customers keep their fleets safe, compliant and operational. Whether you're currently working on HGVs, buses, coaches, plant machinery or other heavy vehicles, this is an opportunity to build on your experience and develop your technical skills within a specialist vehicle environment.

What you'll be doing

As an HGV Technician, you'll carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on a range of specialist vehicles, working both in our workshop and at customer sites. You'll help ensure vehicles are maintained to the highest standards of safety, quality and reliability.

You'll also:

Diagnose and repair faults on HGV chassis, refuse collection vehicles and mounted equipment

Carry out planned servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance

Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections and complete quality checks

Complete mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, body and chassis repairs

Record completed work accurately using workshop and fleet management systems

Liaise professionally with customers and colleagues to ensure work is completed efficiently

Follow health and safety procedures and maintain excellent housekeeping standards

Continue developing your technical knowledge through product and technical training

What we're looking for:

NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance

Experience maintaining and repairing HGVs, commercial vehicles, buses, coaches, plant or specialist vehicles

Well-developed diagnostic, fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Good understanding of vehicle electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems

Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and technical information

A commitment to quality workmanship, safety and customer service

Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and customers

Good IT skills and experience completing workshop documentation

Additional skills that would be beneficial:

HGV Class 2 licence

IRTEC accreditation or manufacturer training

Experience working on electric vehicles

Experience with Volvo Tech Tool, Allison Transmission or similar specialist systems

If you're an experienced vehicle technician looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help keep essential fleets moving.

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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