HGV Technician

Company: Detail 2 Limited
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Location: Preston
Job Description:

HGV Technician (Workshop & Mobile) –  Automotive – Preston – £23.00 p/h + Overtime at 1.5x   About the Role    Detail2 Recruitment are working exclusively with a well-established commercial vehicle workshop to find an experienced HGV Technician for their team. This is a great opportunity for a skilled technician to work across a variety of commercial vehicles in a reputable, supportive workshop environment. Both workshop-based and mobile technicians will be considered.    If you’re an HGV Technician based in or around Preston looking for a stable, well-paid role with a genuine, flexible start time and a strong team around you, we’d love to hear from you.    HGV Technician – The details

  • £23.00 per hour + overtime at 1.5x
  • Shift Pattern: Days, 07:00/08:00 – 16:00/17:00 (Monday-Friday)
  • Flexible start/finish (7/8am start, 4/5pm finish)
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Supportive, established team environment
  • Long-term, permanent position with a growing employer

HGV Technician – Requirements 

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as an HGV Technician
  • NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent)
  • IRTEC and/or City & Guilds accreditation
  • Proven MOT preparation experience
  • Full, valid UK driving licence (HGV licence advantageous for mobile role)
  • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
  • Own tools (workshop-based)

 HGV Technician – Responsibilities

  • Routine servicing, maintenance, and repairs on HGVs and commercial vehicles
  • Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
  • MOT preparation and presenting vehicles for testing
  • Completing job cards and paperwork to a high standard, in line with compliance requirements
  • Working safely and in line with health & safety regulations
  • Liaising with workshop management/controllers on job progress
  • Mobile candidates: attending breakdowns and carrying out repairs/servicing at customer sites

Apply now for a confidential chat about this role   About Us    Detail2Recruitment acts as an employment agency in respect of this position. Please note, due to a high volume of applications, you may not receive a response if unsuccessful. For information on how we may use, process, store and disclose your Personal Information, please refer to Detail2Recruitment website….

Posted: August 13th, 2026