HGV Technician
Job Description & Overview
HGV TECHNICIAN - BACK SHIFT
Location: Atherstone
Salary: £46,953.40 per annum
Hours: Monday-Friday | 14:00-22:30
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Vehicle Maintenance Technician - Back Shift
Are you a fully skilled Vehicle Maintenance Technician looking for a permanent back-shift position?
We have an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join an established Engineering Team as a fully skilled Vehicle Maintenance Technician based in Atherstone.
As a Vehicle Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining the safety and reliability of a company fleet of vehicles and trailers, carrying out servicing, planned maintenance, inspections and repairs to ensure the fleet remains safe, legal and fit for duty. This is a dedicated back-shift position, with no rotation onto nights.
The Role
- Completing scheduled servicing and maintenance of vehicles and trailers
- Completing signed service and inspection records
- Completing defect reports and associated paperwork
- Preparing vehicles and trailers for annual MOT testing
- Working to a standard that supports first-time MOT passes
- Carrying out ad-hoc vehicle repairs
- Investigating and rectifying vehicle defects
- Ensuring the correct and effective use of tools, plant and ancillary equipment
- Maintaining good housekeeping standards
- Carrying out any other reasonable duties as required by management
About You
- Previous experience in a similar Vehicle Maintenance Technician role
- Applicable licences and/or vocational training
- City & Guilds Level 3 HGV
- Knowledge of automotive equipment and testing/troubleshooting equipment
- Experience with welding
- Basic DC electrical troubleshooting skills
- A valid UK driving licence
- The ability to lift and manoeuvre heavy vehicle components
- A self-motivated and reliable approach to your work
An LGV C&E / Class 1 licence would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
- £46,953.40 per annum
- Monday-Friday back shift
- 14:00-22:30
- 40 hours per week
- Full-time, permanent position
- Dedicated back shift
- No rotating onto night shifts
- Full training provided
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Supportive working environment
- Long-term job security
- Opportunities for progression
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 25 Sep 2026
- Location: atherstone
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Category: Other
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