HGV Technician

HGV Technician (Late Shift) – Swindon

Hours: Monday to Friday, 14:00 – 22:00 (40 hours per week)
Full time, permanent

Earning Potential – Salary:
£19.46 per hour
(16.81 per hour + £21.20 per shift allowance)
Realistic OTE: £42500 – 47500
Overtime paid at 1.5x – Saturdays paid at overtime rate

Overview
Join an award-winning commercial vehicle dealership in Swindon on the late shift. You’ll be carrying out quality, safe, and compliant maintenance on a range of commercial vehicles. Our client is Motor Trader’s Employer of the Year, an official Great Place to Work (four years running), and a UK Best Workplace for Wellbeing and Development. If you’re Level 3 qualified and ready for a late shift role with great benefits, this is the one.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing major and minor repairs to HGVs, trailers, and other commercial vehicles
• Regular inspection and general preventive maintenance – tyre rotations, oil changes, and servicing
• Maintaining workshop inventory and cleanliness – oil spills and dust kept in check
• Working with repair teams to diagnose and plan vehicle repairs
• Maintaining accurate records of all vehicles repaired or handled
• Completing relevant documentation and paperwork – including warranty claims where needed

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 line with DVSA Standards
• Current, full UK driving licence for relevant vehicle classes
• IRTEC accreditation (desirable but not essential)
• You’ll be a great fit if you’re methodical, take pride in your work, and want a stable late shift role with an award-winning, high-retention employer.

What’s On Offer

• £16.81/hr + £21.20/shift allowance
• Overtime at 1.5x – Saturdays paid at overtime rate
• Up to 23 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
• Auto-enrolment pension + 4x salary life insurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and return-to-work support
• WeCare programme – EAP, 24/7 GP access, and second medical opinions
• Mental Health First Aiders and wellness programme
• Perkbox – hundreds of retail, food, cinema, and lifestyle discounts
• Wembley Stadium corporate box ticket raffles and annual awards
• Manufacturer training, in-house training hubs, and annual appraisals
• Clear career progression and internal mentorship

Think you might be a good fit?
If you’re Level 3 qualified and ready for a late shift role with great pay and benefits, there’s manufacturer training, progression opportunities, and a team that’s been recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK.

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

Ref: INDCR