HGV Breakdown Technician

Job Description:

HGV Breakdown Technician Location: Leicester (LE7)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £60,000 per year (OTE)
Help Keep the UK Moving!  Are you an experienced HGV Breakdown Technician looking for your next challenge? Join a well-established, forward-thinking commercial vehicle business where your skills are valued, rewarded, and developed.
This is a hands-on, varied role combining depot-based diagnostics with roadside breakdown work, ideal for a confident technician who thrives on problem-solving and independence.
The Role As an HGV Breakdown Technician, you’ll be on the frontline keeping vehicles safe, compliant, and roadworthy. Your responsibilities will include:

• Responding efficiently to roadside breakdowns and customer call-outs
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
• Servicing and repairing HGVs to DVSA and MOT standards
• Completing inspections, job cards, and timesheets accurately
• Ensuring all work meets legal and safety requirements
• Working independently while maintaining excellent communication with customers and colleagues
• Representing the business with a professional, customer-focused approach

Working Hours & Shifts

• 45 hours per week
• Monday–Friday, plus every other Saturday morning
• Alternating weekly shifts:
  
  • Week 1: 06:00 – 13:00
  • Week 2: 13:00 – 22:00
• On-call rota: overnight, every other week
• Majority of work is depot-based, with some roadside breakdowns

Pay & Allowances

• £18.66 per hour
• £37.50 per call-out
• £25 per on-call night
• Overtime available
• OTE up to £60,000 per year

What We’re Looking For Essential:

• IVR Qualification for Roadside Assistance
• Full UK driving licence
• Category C1 licence
• Qualified HGV Technician (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding experience
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Own tools (annual tooling allowance provided)

Desirable:

• Previous roadside breakdown experience
• Main dealer background
• Experience with Renault Trucks (beneficial, not essential)
• IRTEC qualification

Why Join Us?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Competitive salary with strong OTE
• £1,500 annual tooling allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Sick pay
• Death in service benefit
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Holiday sell-back scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Free parking & good transport links
• Company events & additional perks

About the Company With over 40 years’ experience in the commercial vehicle sector, this business is a trusted name in truck and van support. As an official dealer for leading manufacturers, they operate multiple sites across the East Midlands and pride themselves on high standards, strong teamwork, and long-term career opportunities.
Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.