Hgv Technician

Job description

HGV Technician / DAFAid Technician

Location: Burton upon Trent (DE13)

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Recruiter: Contek Recruitment Solutions

About the Role

Contek Recruitment Solutions are collaborating with our client to recruit a skilled and motivated HGV Technician (with optional DAFAid Roadside/On-Call duties) to join their depot in the DE13 area (Burton upon Trent). As the world's largest DAF dealer group, Motus Commercials offers industry-leading training, career progression, and an outstanding reward package.

Whether you are looking for a standard workshop-based technician position or want to boost your earnings through roadside breakdown and emergency assistance, this role offers excellent job security, top-tier manufacturer training, and earning potential.

Compensation & Rewards

• Standard HGV Technician: £40,000 – £45,000 basic salary (plus potential performance bonuses discussed at interview).

• DAFAid HGV Technician (On-Call / Roadside): OTE up to £70,000.

• HGV License Top-Up: Earn an automatic 50p/hour salary increase upon gaining your HGV driving license (if trained through the company).

• Sales Lead Incentives: £500 reward for referring sales leads.

Working Hours & Shift Patterns

• Contracted Hours: 35 to 45 hours per week.

• Shift Patterns (Rotating Rota):

  • Week 1: Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:30

  • Week 2: Monday to Friday, 13:00 – 21:30 (or afternoon/night variations based on depot rotas)

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and safety inspections on commercial vehicles (primarily DAF heavy goods vehicles, trailers, and vans).

• Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using official DAF diagnostic technology.

• Perform MOT preparation, repairs, and compliance inspections in line with DVSA standards.

• Complete job cards, service sheets, and compliance documentation accurately.

• (DAFAid candidates) Respond to emergency roadside breakdowns, vehicle recoveries, and on-call repairs within the designated coverage zone.

Key Requirements

• Qualification: NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.

• Experience: Proven experience working on HGVs / Commercial Vehicles within a dealership, fleet workshop, or independent garage setting.

• License: Full UK Driving License (Class 1 / Class 2 HGV license is highly advantageous; training supported).

• Skills: Strong diagnostic capabilities, high attention to detail, and a focus on first-time fix rates and safety compliance.

Interested in Applying?

For more details or to submit your application, get in touch with Contek Recruitment Solutions:

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