HGV / Commercial Vehicle Technicians

HGV / Commercial Vehicle Technicians

Warrington | Permanent | £30,000–£49,000 depending on experience Opportunities available at different skill levels

Pertemps is recruiting HGV and Commercial Vehicle Technicians for a well-established organisation in the Warrington area.

Permanent opportunities are available for junior and semi-skilled technicians looking to develop their commercial vehicle experience, as well as fully qualified HGV Technicians.

The position, responsibilities and salary offered will reflect each candidate’s existing skills, qualifications and experience.

The opportunities

Junior/Semi-skilled Technicians – £30,000–£32,000

Experienced HGV Technicians – £45,000–£49,000

What you could be doing

Depending on your experience, your responsibilities may include:

Inspecting, servicing and repairing HGVs, LGVs and commercial trailers

Supporting or completing safety inspections and preventative maintenance

Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults

Repairing braking, suspension, steering, driveline and electrical systems

Preparing vehicles and trailers for MOT and DVSA annual testing

Identifying and reporting additional defects

Replacing worn or damaged components

Completing post-repair quality checks

Recording work accurately on job cards and maintenance systems

Ensuring vehicles remain safe, roadworthy and legally compliant

Maintaining a clean and safe workshop environment

Experienced Technician requirements

For the more experienced positions, you should have:

Previous HGV, trailer or commercial vehicle maintenance experience

Strong servicing, diagnostic and fault-finding skills

Knowledge of diesel engines, braking systems, suspension, pneumatics and vehicle electrics

Experience preparing commercial vehicles for MOT or DVSA annual testing

The ability to diagnose and complete repairs independently

A full UK driving licence

An NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair would be advantageous.

An HGV Class 1 or Class 2 licence, IRTEC accreditation, trailer experience or manufacturer-specific training would also be welcomed.

Junior and semi-skilled opportunities

Candidates with transferable skills may have experience within:

Commercial vehicle or bus assembly

Vehicle fitting or mechanical assembly

Trailer maintenance or repair

Plant, agricultural or construction equipment

Vehicle conversion or specialist vehicle manufacturing

Mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic systems

LGV, van or fleet maintenance

Armed Forces vehicle engineering

You should have strong mechanical aptitude, practical workshop skills and a genuine interest in developing within commercial vehicle maintenance.

What is available?

Permanent employment

Salaries from £30,000 to £49,000 depending on experience

Opportunities at junior, semi-skilled and experienced levels

Technical development for candidates with relevant transferable skills

Varied work across commercial vehicles and trailers

The opportunity to join an established and developing operation

Apply today

If you are an experienced HGV Technician or have relevant mechanical skills that could transfer into commercial vehicle maintenance, we would like to hear from you.

Apply with your CV or contact Pertemps for a confidential discussion. Further information about the employer and opportunity will be provided to suitable candidates during the recruitment process