HGV Technician
Summary
Maintains and repairs heavy goods vehicles and refuse collection trucks in a Croydon depot, ensuring safety and compliance with DVSA/VOSA standards.
Role: HGV Technician
Location: Croydon, CR0 4YL
Hours: 45 hours per week | between 07:00 - 16:30 Monday to Friday
Salary: between £45,442.80 - £50,310 pa DOE
Are you an experienced technician with a strong interest in vehicle maintenance and repair? We’re looking for a skilled and detail-focused HGV Technician to join our Aftermarket team. This role supports the maintenance and repair of HGVs and refuse collection vehicles, helping to ensure vehicles are safe, compliant, and ready for customer use.
What you'll do:
- Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on chassis and mounted equipment
- Service vehicles in line with DVSA/VOSA standards and prepare for MOT inspections
- Complete body and chassis repairs in line with Department for Transport requirements
- Maintain accurate service records and update job details on company systems
- Engage with customers professionally when working on-site
- Ensure all work is completed in line with quality, safety, and company standards
- Follow health & safety procedures and carry out risk assessments where required
- Continue developing technical skills through training and upskilling
What you'll bring:
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance
- Experience in commercial vehicle or HGV repair and servicing
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Understanding of vehicle electrics, hydraulics, and wiring diagrams
- Clear communication skills and a customer-focused approach
- Ability to organise your work and manage time effectively
- Flexibility to travel and support overtime when required
If you’re looking to apply your skills in a role where quality, safety and customer service matter, we’d love to hear from you!
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your development.
We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow. If you'd like to understand what options may be available for this position, please contact our Recruitment team.
At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.
- Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.
- Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.
- Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.
- Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we're committed to helping our people learn and grow.
- Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.
- My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.
- Free independent mortgage advice: Expert guidance to help you make informed financial decisions.
Please don't delay your application, this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.
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