HGV Vehicle Technician

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As a Vehicle Technician in one of our workshops, you'll mostly be repairing and maintaining our fleet of delivery vehicles, ensuring they are safe and roadworthy to both VOSA and Partnership standards. You’ll be working with many experienced technicians, who will provide the tools you need to succeed and excel in your role, giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and progress your career.

Salary
: up to £44,200 plus overtime and an Evening Premium of £3 per hour for 18:00‑22:00 (for those enrolled in the Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements) starting 5 Oct 2025.

Working Hours
:
Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week on a 2‑week rota, with the expectation of working 1 in 2 Saturdays at premium overtime rates.

• Week 1:
  Monday‑Friday – 06:00‑14:00
• Week 2:
  Monday‑Friday – 13:30‑21:30

Contract Type
:
Permanent

Location
:
Fenny Lock (NDC)

As a Technician within the team, you’ll work on our large HGV lorries, ensuring all vehicles are maintained to a safe and roadworthy standard to both VOSA and Partnership requirements. You will complete the relevant sections of all inspections, services and defect sheets in compliance with our ‘O’ Licence obligations, and daily complete spares requests and time books. You must be aware of best practice and current commercial vehicle repair techniques to conduct high‑quality repairs cost‑effectively, ensuring appropriate use of spare parts and consumables.

Our Vehicle Workshop is growing and you’ll have a supportive team of experienced partners who will provide the necessary tools and guidance. The environment is collaborative and co‑owned, fostering growth and learning. You’ll also have the opportunity to mentor apprentices and share your expertise.

• City and Guilds Level 3 Vehicle Technician or equivalent qualification
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Proven background in commercial vehicle repairs
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle legislation and roadworthiness

• IRTEC certification
• LGV C+E Driving Licence

The application requires a CV upload followed by a set of questions. Refresh the page after completing each step to ensure everything is submitted. If needed, adjustments for the recruitment process may be requested.

Some roles are subject to pre‑employment vetting, including DBS checks and, where required, financial probity checks. Reasonable adjustments for disabilities are welcomed during the application process. Flexible working arrangements, such as compressed hours or job sharing, may be discussed.