HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Trailer Technician

Location: Swindon
Pay: £16.81–£19.32 per hour depending on shift + shift allowances
Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Shift Options Available – Choose the Shift That Suits You

Day Shift:
Monday-Friday | 06:00-14:30
£16.81 per hour

Late Shift:
Monday-Friday | 14:00-22:00
£16.81 per hour + £21.20 shift allowance per shift

Night Shift:
Tuesday-Friday | 21:00-07:00
£19.32 per hour + £18.75 shift allowance per shift

Tru Talent is recruiting for an experienced HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Trailer Technician to join an award-winning commercial vehicle dealership in Swindon.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled HGV Technician or Trailer Technician to join a modern workshop environment working on HGVs, trailers and commercial vehicles. With multiple shift options available, this role allows you to choose a pattern that suits your lifestyle while benefiting from manufacturer training, technical development and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

• Choice of day, late or night shift patterns
• Competitive hourly rates depending on shift
• Shift allowances available
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Saturdays paid at overtime rate
• Birthday day off
• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• 4x salary death in service benefit
• Manufacturer training and technical development
• Internal mentoring programme
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 GP support
• Mental health support
• Uniform provided
• Long service recognition and additional annual leave

The Role

As an HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Trailer Technician, you will:

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs, trailers and commercial vehicles
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and trailer-related faults using modern equipment
• Complete inspections and preventative maintenance
• Carry out repairs in line with DVSA and manufacturer standards
• Assist with breakdown repairs when required
• Complete accurate job cards, warranty claims and workshop paperwork
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop environment
• Support vehicle reliability and customer uptime

The Requirements

To be considered for this HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Trailer Technician role, you will need:

• Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds or IMI qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
• Proven experience working as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Trailer Technician
• Experience carrying out repairs, servicing and diagnostics on heavy vehicles
• Ability to identify worn and faulty components to DVSA standards
• Full UK driving licence
• IRTEC accreditation desirable but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

Apply Today

If you are an experienced HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Trailer Technician or Commercial Vehicle Technician based in Swindon or the surrounding areas and looking for a permanent opportunity with a leading commercial vehicle employer, apply today or call James on 07529 136175 between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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