HGV Technician

Job information

  • Job reference: BH-70132
  • Location: Warrington
  • Job type: Full Time, Permanent
  • Job sector: HGV / Truck
  • Salary: £55000 - £62000 per annum, Benefits: Company Van
  • Published: January 30, 2026

Description

HGV Technician

Pay: £19.75 – £21.95 per hour
OTE: Up to £58,000+ per year (with breakdown call-outs)
Hours: Rotating Shifts (Earlies: 7am–3:30pm / Lates: 9am–8pm inc Call Out)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Earning Potential
Basic Salary: £41,000 – £48,000 per year (without overtime)
Additional Breakdown Earnings: £8,000 – £12,000+ per year
1 in 2 weeks rota: £20 per call-out + min. 2 hours at hourly rate (within hours) | Outside hours: 2 hours at 1.5x rate

Overview
We’re looking for a skilled HGV Technician to join a professional workshop on a rotating early/late shift pattern. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HGV Technician to significantly boost earnings through a structured breakdown rota, while working in a supportive, customer-focused environment with clear progression.

Key Responsibilities

  • As an HGV Technician, you will carry out maintenance and repairs on heavy goods vehicles to manufacturer standards and book times.
  • Complete accurate service and repair documentation, ensuring quality and compliance across all work as a professional HGV Technician.
  • Support a team-focused and customer-oriented workshop environment.
  • Participate in the breakdown rota, providing timely roadside assistance and repairs.

What You’ll Need

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent strong experience).
  • Proven experience as an HGV Technician, ideally within a franchised main dealer environment.
  • Ability to work to manufacturer repair times and procedures.
  • Recognised inspection qualification (e.g., IRTEC HGV/PSV) is desirable.
  • Numerate, literate, and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

What’s On Offer

  • £19.75 – £21.95 per hour for a qualified HGV Technician
  • OTE up to £58,000+ per year with breakdown call-out earnings
  • Rotating early/late shifts with potential for extended hours in future
  • 30 days paid holiday
  • Private medical insurance
  • Company pension
  • Free on-site parking
  • Supportive, forward-thinking team culture
  • Ongoing training and career development for a dedicated HGV Technician

Don’t tick every box?
If you’re an experienced HGV Technician with strong practical skills and a willingness to learn, we still want to hear from you. We value ability and attitude as much as qualifications.

Sound like you?
If you’re a reliable HGV Technician ready to maximise your earnings through breakdown work and join a professional team, get in touch with Cal today.

Call Cal at Kemp Recruitment on 0330 440 2323
Email: [email protected]

Ref: INDCR

HGV Technician – Earlies & Lates (with Breakdown Rota)

Pay: £19.75 – £21.95 per hour
OTE: Up to £58,000+ per year (with breakdown call-outs)
Hours: Rotating Shifts (Earlies: 7am–3:30pm / Lates: 9am–8pm inc Call Out)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Earning Potential
Basic Salary: £41,000 – £48,000 per year (without overtime)
Additional Breakdown Earnings: £8,000 – £12,000+ per year
1 in 2 weeks rota: £20 per call-out + min. 2 hours at hourly rate (within hours) | Outside hours: 2 hours at 1.5x rate

Overview
We’re looking for a skilled HGV Technician to join a professional workshop on a rotating early/late shift pattern. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HGV Technician to significantly boost earnings through a structured breakdown rota, while working in a supportive, customer-focused environment with clear progression.

Key Responsibilities

  • As an HGV Technician, you will carry out maintenance and repairs on heavy goods vehicles to manufacturer standards and book times.
  • Complete accurate service and repair documentation, ensuring quality and compliance across all work as a professional HGV Technician.
  • Support a team-focused and customer-oriented workshop environment.
  • Participate in the breakdown rota, providing timely roadside assistance and repairs.

What You’ll Need

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent strong experience).
  • Proven experience as an HGV Technician, ideally within a franchised main dealer environment.
  • Ability to work to manufacturer repair times and procedures.
  • Recognised inspection qualification (e.g., IRTEC HGV/PSV) is desirable.
  • Numerate, literate, and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

What’s On Offer

  • £19.75 – £21.95 per hour for a qualified HGV Technician
  • OTE up to £58,000+ per year with breakdown call-out earnings
  • Rotating early/late shifts with potential for extended hours in future
  • 30 days paid holiday
  • Private medical insurance
  • Company pension
  • Free on-site parking
  • Supportive, forward-thinking team culture
  • Ongoing training and career development for a dedicated HGV Technician

Don’t tick every box?
If you’re an experienced HGV Technician with strong practical skills and a willingness to learn, we still want to hear from you. We value ability and attitude as much as qualifications.

Sound like you?
If you’re a reliable HGV Technician ready to maximise your earnings through breakdown work and join a professional team, get in touch with Cal today.

Call Cal at Kemp Recruitment on 0330 440 2323
Email: [email protected]

Ref: INDCR

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