HGV Technician

Company: Octane Recruitment Limited
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Location: Slough
Job Description:

HGV Technician role for a skilled and flexible technician to join a purpose-built Reading site, working on a varied range of heavy commercial vehicles for a family-owned commercial vehicle group. Great salary, overtime, bonus opportunities, training and long-term career development available.

Must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence, Category C and Category C+E licence would be advantageous.

Location: Reading

Pay / salary:£45,000 basic per annum, OTE £64,000+ with overtime and bonus opportunities

Job type: Permanent / full-time role

Shift and schedule: Rotating shifts, Monday – Friday 6am – 3pm & Monday – Froday 1pm – 10pm (1 hour unpaid lunch)

Benefits

  • Company pension, life insurance and employee support benefits
  • Overtime paid at enhanced rates, with bonus opportunities available
  • 30 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
  • Tool insurance, uniform, overalls and PPE provided
  • Brand training and career development towards senior technician levels
  • Referral bonus if you introduce your technician friends (£1500!)

Skills and experience

  • Relevant HGV, heavy vehicle or commercial vehicle maintenance qualification, or proven workshop experience in a similar role
  • Experience with service, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on heavy commercial vehicles
  • Ability to work efficiently as part of a busy workshop team
  • Own a well-stocked toolbox suitable for HGV workshop duties
  • HGV, LGV or PCV licence would be advantageous

Job Responsibilities for the HGV Technician role

  • Carrying out routine servicing, inspections and maintenance on heavy commercial vehicles
  • Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and technical faults using modern diagnostic equipment
  • Completing repairs to manufacturer standards across HGV and commercial vehicle systems
  • Supporting breakdown, roadside or rota requirements where applicable and maintaining high levels of customer service

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Posted: September 27th, 2026