Octane Recruitment Ltd
HGV Technician
GL2 5DA
Key information
- Pay
- £37,570 to £41,746 a year
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted date
- 2 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Oct 2026
About this role
HGV Technician – Gloucester
We are recruiting for an experienced HGV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Heavy Vehicle Technician or HGV Mechanic to join an established workshop in Gloucester. Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent), have previous HGV or commercial vehicle experience and have the right to work in the UK. A Full UK Driving Licence and Class 1 or Class 2 HGV licence are preferred but not essential.
Location
Gloucester
Salary
£17.00 - £18.33 per hour, with higher rates available subject to experience and qualifications
Hours
Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week, approximately 8:00am–5:00pm - Can be flexible
Overtime
Paid at 1.25x basic rate
Ref
31635
Why Apply?
- Monday to Friday working
- Overtime paid at 1.25x
- Structured pay progression
- Higher rates available for additional experience and qualifications
- Further technical training
- Career development opportunities
- Additional qualification opportunities
- HGV licence training may be available for the right candidate
HGV Technician Role
- Service, maintain and repair HGVs and commercial vehicles
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
- Carry out preventative maintenance inspections
- Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and rectify defects
- Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults
- Complete repairs to required workshop standards
- Maintain accurate job cards and workshop records
HGV Technician Requirements
- Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent
- Previous experience as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician or Heavy Vehicle Technician
- Strong mechanical, servicing and diagnostic skills
- Right to work in the UK
- Full UK Driving Licence preferred
- Class 1 or Class 2 HGV licence preferred but not essential
- Ancillary equipment qualifications or experience would be advantageous
How to ApplyIf you're interested in this HGV Technician vacancy in Gloucester, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Consultant
Ant Tucker – Octane Recruitment
Ref
31635
Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.
If this HGV Technician role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Commercial Vehicle Technician, LGV Technician, Truck Technician, Heavy Vehicle Technician, Fleet Technician, PSV Technician, HGV Mechanic and Mobile HGV Technician roles across the UK.
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