Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 49,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Warrington
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
HGV / Commercial Vehicle Technicians
Warrington | Permanent | £30,000–£49,000 depending on experience
Opportunities available at different skill levels
Pertemps is recruiting HGV and Commercial Vehicle Technicians for a well-established organisation in the Warrington area.
Permanent opportunities are available for junior and semi-skilled technicians looking to develop their commercial vehicle experience, as well as fully qualified HGV Technicians.
The position, responsibilities and salary offered will reflect each candidate’s existing skills, qualifications and experience.
The opportunities
Junior/Semi-skilled Technicians – £30,000–£32,000
Experienced HGV Technicians – £45,000–£49,000
What you could be doing
Depending on your experience, your responsibilities may include:
Inspecting, servicing and repairing HGVs, LGVs and commercial trailers
Supporting or completing safety inspections and preventative maintenance
Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults
Repairing braking, suspension, steering, driveline and electrical systems
Preparing vehicles and trailers for MOT and DVSA annual testing
Identifying and reporting additional defects
Replacing worn or damaged components
Completing post-repair quality checks
Recording work accurately on job cards and maintenance systems
Ensuring vehicles remain safe, roadworthy and legally compliant
Maintaining a clean and safe workshop environment
Experienced Technician requirements
For the more experienced positions, you should have:
Previous HGV, trailer or commercial vehicle maintenance experience
Strong servicing, diagnostic and fault-finding skills
Knowledge of diesel engines, braking systems, suspension, pneumatics and vehicle electrics
Experience preparing commercial vehicles for MOT or DVSA annual testing
The ability to diagnose and complete repairs independently
A full UK driving licence
An NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair would be advantageous.
An HGV Class 1 or Class 2 licence, IRTEC accreditation, trailer experience or manufacturer-specific training would also be welcomed.
Junior and semi-skilled opportunities
Candidates with transferable skills may have experience within:
Commercial vehicle or bus assembly
Vehicle fitting or mechanical assembly
Trailer maintenance or repair
Plant, agricultural or construction equipment
Vehicle conversion or specialist vehicle manufacturing
Mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic systems
LGV, van or fleet maintenance
Armed Forces vehicle engineering
You should have strong mechanical aptitude, practical workshop skills and a genuine interest in developing within commercial vehicle maintenance.
What is available?
Permanent employment
Salaries from £30,000 to £49,000 depending on experience
Opportunities at junior, semi-skilled and experienced levels
Technical development for candidates with relevant transferable skills
Varied work across commercial vehicles and trailers
The opportunity to join an established and developing operation
Apply today
If you are an experienced HGV Technician or have relevant mechanical skills that could transfer into commercial vehicle maintenance, we would like to hear from you.
Apply with your CV or contact Pertemps for a confidential discussion. Further information about the employer and opportunity will be provided to suitable candidates during the recruitment process