HGV Technician

HGV Breakdown Technician – Stoke

Hours: Rotating shifts

Week 1: 06:00 – 14:30

Week 2: 14:00 – 22:30 (42.5 hours per week)

On-call and standby rota – 1 in 4 weekends

Full time, permanent

Earning Potential – Salary:

£47,073 per annum basic

Standby: £25 per day/night

Call-out: £15 per call plus overtime at 1.5x hourly rate (minimum 2 hours paid, even if job ends sooner)

Realistic OTE: £52,000 – £58,000+

Overview

We're looking for an HGV Breakdown Technician to join a well-established commercial vehicle specialist in Stoke. This is a proper breakdown role with a rotating shift pattern, standby payments, and call-out rates on top of a strong basic. 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 role with real variety, this is the one.

Key Responsibilities

Responding to breakdowns and carrying out roadside repairs

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 accuratelyWhat 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.What's On Offer

Financial & Retirement

Competitive pay – annually reviewed, tied to performance and company success-sharing schemes

Service-tiered pension – employer contributions scale with tenure (5% up to 5 years, 6.5% for 5–10 years, up to 10% for 10+ years)

Life assurance – generous cover paying out up to 4x base salaryHealth & Wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance (PMI) available for eligible employees

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential support for mental health, wellbeing, and lifestyle

Additional health perks – health cash plans, dental schemes, and eye test/prescription glass reimbursementsWork-Life Balance & Flexibility

Hybrid working – up to 50% from home depending on the role

Enhanced family policies – maternity, shared parental leave, adoption support, and paid leave for neonatal care and pregnancy loss

Generous holiday allowance – typically 25 days, increasing with servicePerks & Discounts

Car scheme – preferential rates and leasing options on group vehicles, including maintenance and insurance

Rewards – exclusive retail, leisure, and merchandise discounts, including savings on the official webshopThink you might be a good fit?

If you're qualified and experienced, there's a strong basic, standby and call-out payments, manufacturer training, and a team that's been around for years.

Sound like you?

Call Cal Ryan at Kemp Recruitment on (phone number removed)

Email: (url removed)

Ref: INDCR