HGV Technician

Posted 3 hours 51 minutes ago by Vehicle Technical Services

£41,500 - £43,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Staffordshire, Newcastle, United Kingdom, ST5 0UU
Job Description
Alternating shift pattern

Days 7:00am - 3pm Mon - Fri - 37.5hr Week

Lates 1:30pm - 8:30pm Mon- Fri, 7:00-1:30pm Sat - 39hr Week

Overtime paid at 1.5x, Late shift supplement

About Us

We're Vehicle Technical Services (VTS), an independent commercial vehicle repair specialist, providing full service repairs and maintenance on all makes and models of HGV and light commercial vehicles. Established in 1993 and later building our own fully equipped 5 bay workshop facility, we look after many fleets for our customers in the Staffordshire region and wider area.

We are building a great team of friendly and experienced technicians. Celebrating our colleagues for their individual strengths and inputs - who in turn build the success of our business, reflecting the quality and experience our customers value, taking a proactive approach where every day brings a new challenge.

Main Responsibilities

- Routine maintenance of HGVs and trailers
- Fault diagnosis and repairs using modern equipment
- Preparing vehicles for DVSA inspections and MOTs
- Electrical and emissions diagnostics (AdBlue, EGR, etc.)
- General repairs and maintenance
- Working alongside a professional, friendly team

Ideal Candidate

- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent)
- Confident diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults
- Experienced in carrying out PMIs and MOT preparation to DVSA standards
- HGV repair knowledge essential
- IRTEC accreditation a bonus
- HGV licence preferred (not essential)
- Reliability, independence and pride in workmanship

Why work at VTS?

- Competitive pay based on experience

-We value quality workmanship

-Common sense management

- Fully equipped modern workshop

- In-house brake tester & diagnostics

- Optional overtime and early starts

- Clean, independent working environment

- Paid training and continued skill development

- HGV, ADR and Tachograph training opportunities

- Company parts discounts, use of workshop

- Loyalty benefits

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £41,500.00-£43,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Canteen
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay

Work Location: In person