HGV Technician

HGV Vehicle Technician
Dover, Kent
£41,400 Basic + Overtime & Call-Out Allowance OTE £53,400+
Permanent Full Time

Westin Par is recruiting for an experienced HGV Vehicle Technician to join a well-
established commercial vehicle workshop based in Dover.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic,
Commercial Vehicle Technician or Commercial Vehicle Engineer looking to join a
modern workshop with excellent facilities, a supportive team and genuine earning
potential exceeding £50,000 per year.

Working within a busy 7-bay workshop, the successful candidate will be responsible for
the servicing, maintenance and repair of a wide range of commercial vehicles, trailers
and light commercial vehicles.

The Role
- Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to HGVs, trailers and light
commercial vehicles.
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults.
- Use modern diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve vehicle issues.
- Complete inspections and preventative maintenance activities.
- Prepare vehicles and trailers for MOT testing.
- Assist with vehicle breakdown and recovery support as part of an on-call rota.
- Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
- Accurately complete job cards and associated documentation.

Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
- Strong background working on HGVs, trailers and commercial vehicles.
- HGV Class 1 Licence.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience within vehicle maintenance and repair.
- Good understanding of modern vehicle diagnostics.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Positive, proactive and team-focused attitude.

Desirable
- MOT Tester Licence.
- Previous experience working within a commercial vehicle workshop.
- Experience with MAN, DAF, Scania, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Iveco or Renault
commercial vehicles.

Package
- Basic salary of £41,400.
- Alternate Saturday mornings paid at time and a half.
- 1 in 4 call-out rota with additional earnings.
- Realistic OTE of £53,000+.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Modern workshop with up-to-date tooling and diagnostics.
- Stable, long-term opportunity with an established business.

Hours
- Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Alternate Saturdays: 07:00 - 13:00 (paid at time and a half)
- Participation in a 1-in-4 call-out rota

This vacancy would suit candidates currently working as an HGV Technician, HGV
Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Fleet Technician, PSV Technician, Truck
Technician or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic seeking a long-term opportunity with strong
earning potential in East Kent.

Westin Par is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.