HGV Technician 4 on/off

Role Overview: HGV Technician

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Shift Pattern: 4-on, 4-off (12-hour shifts)

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Salary Breakdown:

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Days: £43,000

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Split Shift (Days & Nights): £48,000

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Nights: £51,000

Key Responsibilities (HOVIS Vehicle Services Specification)

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Servicing & Maintenance:Perform routine servicing, safety inspections, and preventative maintenance across the fleet (e.g., 16T DAF, 7.2T Iveco Daily, and larger distribution units).

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Diagnostics:Perform mechanical and electrical fault-finding using commercial diagnostic tools (e.g., Texa systems).

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MOT & Safety Inspections: Prepare commercial vehicles and trailers to DVSA standards for MOT testing.

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Ancillary Maintenance:Inspect, service, and repair tail lifts, shutter doors, and bodywork components.

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Compliance & Records:Ensure all vehicle defect reports, job cards, and maintenance logs meet strict road safety and DVSA compliance standards.

Candidate Requirements

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Essential: NVQ Level 3 (or City & Guilds / equivalent qualification) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.

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Preferred (Not Essential):Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (C) driving licence.

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Skills & Experience:

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Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities on commercial vehicles.

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Familiarity with DVSA inspection guidelines.

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Ability to work effectively on a 12-hour 4-on, 4-off rota