HGV Breakdown Technician

HGV Breakdown Technician

Location:

Leicester (LE7)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
Up to £60,000 per year (OTE)
Help Keep the UK Moving!  Are you an experienced HGV Breakdown Technician looking for your next challenge? Join a well-established, forward-thinking commercial vehicle business where your skills are valued, rewarded, and developed.
This is a hands-on, varied role combining depot-based diagnostics with roadside breakdown work, ideal for a confident technician who thrives on problem-solving and independence.

The Role As an HGV Breakdown Technician, you’ll be on the frontline keeping vehicles safe, compliant, and roadworthy. Your responsibilities will include:

Responding efficiently to roadside breakdowns and customer call-outs
Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
Servicing and repairing HGVs to DVSA and MOT standards
Completing inspections, job cards, and timesheets accurately
Ensuring all work meets legal and safety requirements
Working independently while maintaining excellent communication with customers and colleagues
Representing the business with a professional, customer-focused approach

Working Hours & Shifts
45 hours per week
Monday–Friday, plus every other Saturday morning
Alternating weekly shifts:

Week 1: 06:00 – 13:00
Week 2: 13:00 – 22:00
On-call rota: overnight, every other week
Majority of work is depot-based, with some roadside breakdowns

Pay & Allowances
£18.66 per hour
£37.50 per call-out
£25 per on-call night
Overtime available
OTE up to £60,000 per year

What We’re Looking For Essential:

IVR Qualification for Roadside Assistance
Full UK driving licence
Category C1 licence
Qualified HGV Technician (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent)
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding experience
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Own tools (annual tooling allowance provided)
Desirable:

Previous roadside breakdown experience
Main dealer background

Experience with Renault Trucks (beneficial, not essential)
IRTEC qualification

Why Join Us?
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Competitive salary with strong OTE
£1,500 annual tooling allowance
Company pension scheme
Sick pay
Death in service benefit
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Holiday sell-back scheme
Health & wellbeing programme
Free parking & good transport links
Company events & additional perks

About the Company With over 40 years’ experience in the commercial vehicle sector, this business is a trusted name in truck and van support. As an official dealer for leading manufacturers, they operate multiple sites across the East Midlands and pride themselves on high standards, strong teamwork, and long-term career opportunities.
Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process