Job Description:

HGV TECHNICIAN – 3 POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Confidential Commercial Vehicle Workshop

Ely/Wimblington Areas Cambridgeshire
Up to £21.00 per hour DOE
Full-Time, Permanent
Immediate Starts Available
Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 18:30
Alternate Saturdays, 08:00 – 12:30

JOB DESCRIPTION

An excellent opportunity has become available for 3 experienced HGV Technicians to join an expanding commercial vehicle workshop based in Cambridgeshire.

Due to the recent award of a significant new contract, the business is increasing its engineering team and is looking for experienced technicians who can ideally start immediately.

You will be joining a well-established, family-run business offering long-term job security, a supportive working environment and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out servicing, routine maintenance and safety inspections on HGVs and commercial vehicles
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults using modern diagnostic equipment
• Completing mechanical and electrical repairs to a high standard
• Preparing vehicles for MOT testing in accordance with DVSA requirements
• Identifying worn or defective components and completing required repairs
• Accurately completing job cards, inspection sheets and workshop documentation
• Ensuring all work complies with Health & Safety requirements and company procedures
• Working with the wider workshop team to maintain vehicle availability

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• A minimum of two years' experience as an HGV Technician or Commercial Vehicle Mechanic
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or strong time-served experience
• Good mechanical, electrical, diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Experience carrying out HGV servicing, inspections and repairs
• A good understanding of DVSA maintenance standards
• A full UK driving licence

A Class 1 or Class 2 HGV licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

PAY AND HOURS

Salary is up to £21.00 per hour depending on experience.

Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 18:30
Alternate Saturdays: 08:00 – 12:30

Immediate starts are available for suitable candidates.

BENEFITS

• Competitive hourly rate up to £21.00

• Company pension with strong employer contributions

• Long-term job security following significant new contract wins

• Career development and progression opportunities

• Supportive, family-oriented working environment

• Permanent full-time employment

CD AUTO ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT LTD

We are a specialist engineering and technical recruitment agency working within the HGV, PSV, bus, coach and commercial vehicle industries.

We work with fleet operators, commercial vehicle dealerships, workshops, councils, rental companies and specialist engineering businesses throughout the UK.

We recruit for HGV Technicians, PSV Technicians, Workshop Supervisors, Workshop Controllers, Engineering Managers, Fleet Managers and other commercial vehicle industry positions.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered for one of these HGV Technician positions, please contact Calvyn Desir or submit your CV by applying now.

All applications will be handled confidentially. Further information regarding the employer will be provided to suitable applicants following an initial discussion.

Due to the immediate requirement, candidates who are available to start at short notice are particularly encouraged to apply.

I will endeavour to contact all applicants. However, if you have not heard from me within two weeks, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.