HGV Technician

HGV Technician – Stoke

Hours: Rotating shifts – Days: 08:00 – 16:30 / Lates: 14:00 – 22:30 (30-minute unpaid break)
1 in 2 Saturdays, 08:00 – 13:00 – paid at 1.5x overtime rate
On Call Rota available – top up your earnings
Full time, permanent

Earning Potential – Salary:
£46,519 per annum basic (inclusive of shift allowance)
Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
On Call Rota – additional earnings available
Realistic OTE: £50,000 – £55,000 (including overtime and on-call)

Overview
We’re looking for an HGV Technician to join a well-established commercial vehicle specialist in Stoke. This is a proper workshop role with a rotating shift pattern – days and lates – plus 1 in 2 Saturdays paid at overtime, and an On Call Rota to top up your earnings. Our client is a multi-accredited employer with high staff retention, manufacturer training, and genuine progression opportunities. If you’re qualified, experienced, and ready for a stable role, this is the one.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing major and minor repairs to HGVs and commercial vehicles
• Regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs to manufacturer and DVSA standards
• Maintaining workshop inventory and cleanliness
• Working with repair teams to diagnose and plan vehicle repairs
• Completing job cards and service records accurately

What You’ll Need

• Level 3 qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, or IMI) in HGV Vehicle Repair and Maintenance (essential)
• Proven experience as an HGV Technician
• Ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with DVSA Standards
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Full, current UK driving licence – HGV licence beneficial but not essential
• You’ll be a great fit if you’re methodical, take pride in your work, and want a stable role with a nationally recognised, high-retention employer that invests in its people.

Think you might be a good fit?
If you’re qualified and experienced, there’s a rotating shift pattern, 1 in 2 Saturdays at overtime, an On Call Rota to top up your earnings, manufacturer training, and a team that’s been around for years because it’s a decent place to work.

Sound like you?
Call Cal Ryan at Kemp Recruitment on 0330 440 2323
Email: [email protected]

Ref: INDCR