HGV Technician

HGV Technician
Location: Bristol
Salary: £43,500 - £47,732 per annum (depending on experience) + £2,500 retention bonus after successful completion of probation
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, alternating early and late shifts


The Opportunity

A leading environmental and fleet services organisation is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join its busy workshop operation in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business that plays a vital role in supporting local communities and commercial customers while offering excellent benefits, career development opportunities and long-term job security.


The Role

The successful candidate will provide efficient and effective vehicle maintenance support, ensuring the fleet remains compliant, safe and operational at all times.

 

Key Responsibilities
 

• Maintain fleet compliance records and workshop documentation.
  
  
• Carry out quality control inspections.
  
  
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
  
  
• Ensure vehicles comply with all statutory and legal requirements.
  
  
• Troubleshoot vehicle breakdowns and carry out repairs.
  
  
• Perform planned preventative maintenance activities.
  
  
• Support workshop cost control initiatives.
  
  
• Assess service and parts requirements.
  
  
• Maintain high standards of vehicle presentation.
  
  
• Ensure workshop facilities remain safe and secure.
  
  

 

Requirements

 

• Qualification in vehicle maintenance (City & Guilds Level 2, IRTEC, manufacturer accreditation or equivalent experience).
  
  
• Experience working within the commercial vehicle repair and maintenance sector.
  
  
• Proven ability to maintain and repair commercial vehicles.
  
  
• Experience working with job cards and workshop systems.
  
  
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
  
  
• Full UK driving licence.
  
  
• Willingness to undertake additional technical training when required.
  
  

 

Benefits


Financial & Security

 

• Salary up to £47,732.
  
  
• £2,500 retention bonus.
  
  
• Company pension scheme with employer contribution.
  
  
• Employee referral scheme.
  
  
• Retail discount platform offering savings across hundreds of retailers.
  
  

Health & Wellbeing

 

• Employee Assistance Programme.
  
  
• Mental health support services.
  
  
• Health cash plan.
  
  
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
  
  
• Access to onsite wellbeing support.
  
  

 
Learning & Development

 

• Dedicated training and development programmes.
  
  
• Ongoing technical training.
  
  
• Internal progression opportunities.
  
  
• Strong track record of promoting from within.

Work-Life Balance
 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  
  
• Flexible working opportunities where operationally possible.
  
  
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
  
  

 

Apply

If you are interested in this position, please click apply to send your CV or contact Kirk at Pertemps, Bristol.