HGV Technician
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">HGV Technician</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Harlow, Essex</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: £42,000 – £65,000 per annum, depending on experience</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Type: Full-time</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay: Fortnightly</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">About the Role</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">My client is currently looking for an experienced HGV Technician to join their established independent workshop based in Harlow.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a great opportunity for an experienced technician who enjoys fault finding, diagnostics and working on a varied range of commercial vehicles.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The successful candidate will be responsible for the inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair of HGVs and commercial vehicles.</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Fault finding using diagnostic equipment, including TEXA and Jaltest</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">MOT preparation and rectification work</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Investigating and repairing vehicle defects</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Carrying out repairs to a high standard</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Completing service sheets and job documentation accurately</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working safely and maintaining a clean and professional workshop</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working independently and as part of a team</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensuring all work is completed in line with manufacturer and industry standards</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">About You</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ideal candidate will have:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">At least 2 years' experience as an HGV Technician</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong knowledge of HGVs and commercial vehicles</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good mechanical and diagnostic skills</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience with servicing, inspections and repairs</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong fault-finding ability</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">A professional and reliable attitude</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good attention to detail</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to work independently and as part of a team</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications are desirable</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Class 1 or Class 2 licence is beneficial but not essential</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working Hours</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The role operates on a fortnightly shift pattern:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Week 1:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Week 2:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monday – Friday, 12:00pm – 8:00pm</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Saturday, 7:00am – 12:00pm</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">A £60 late-shift bonus is paid during the late-shift week.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary & Benefits</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">£42,000 – £65,000 per annum, depending on experience</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">£60 late-shift bonus</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Fortnightly pay</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">20 days annual leave plus bank holidays</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Company pension</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Company events</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Free on-site parking</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ongoing training and development opportunities</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Person</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">My client is looking for someone who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of maintaining commercial vehicles to a high standard.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You should be experienced, reliable, mechanically minded and confident with diagnostics, maintenance and repairs.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you're an experienced HGV Technician looking for a new opportunity in Harlow, please get in touch to discuss the role further</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 01 Oct 2026
- Location: Harlow
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Category: Automotive/Aerospace
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