Jobs in Ipswich

HGV Technician – Multiple Shifts Available
Location: Felixstowe
Salary: Up to £25.50 per hour
OTE: £53,000–£60,000

Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for strong earning potential, modern facilities, and long‑term career development? This is an excellent opportunity for an HGV Technician to join a newly built depot in Felixstowe, working with advanced diagnostic equipment and a supportive workshop team.
We have multiple shift patterns available, all offering stability, progression, and industry‑recognised training.

Shift Options & Pay
Late Shift – 15:30 to Midnight (40 hours)

Up to £25.50 per hour
OTE £53,000–£60,000
Saturdays when required, paid at time and a halfEarly Shift – 07:00 to 15:30

Up to £20.50 per hour
£42,640 annual salary
£30.75 overtime rateRotating Shift – 07:00 to 15:30 / 15:30 to Midnight

Up to £22.00 per hour
£45,760 annual salary
£33.00 overtime rateAll shifts include alternate Saturday mornings paid at time and a half.

Training & Development
As an HGV Technician, you’ll have access to a dedicated in‑house training programme offering:

IRTEC & IVR qualifications
Electromobility training (future‑focused, zero‑emissions technology)
Opportunity to gain a Heavy Goods Licence
Continuous technical development and progression routes
The Role – HGV Technician
Key responsibilities include:

Diagnosing faults and specifying accurate repair solutions
Supporting the creation of quotes and work orders
Identifying defects during servicing and planned maintenance
Ensuring accurate time recording and correct labour coding
Completing effective shift handovers
Handing over fully completed jobs for invoicingThis position is ideal for an HGV Technician who values precision, efficiency, and high workshop standards.

What You Will Bring

Strong experience working as an HGV Technician
Knowledge of VOSA requirements and the MOT testers’ manual
Understanding of Operator Licence laws
Experience working to Standard Times and workshop KPIs
Strong diagnostic and technical capability
Experience using GDS and Impact systems
Basic Microsoft Outlook skills
Requirements

City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent HGV qualification
Effective communication skills
Strong problem‑solving and technical analysis abilities
Benefits

25 days holiday, rising with service
Pension scheme
Healthcare Cashback Scheme
Employee discounts across retailers, cinemas and more
Discount on contract hire vehicles
Holiday Buy‑Back scheme
Consultant:Kalum Green - Octane Recruitment
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Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries