Perfect Placement UK Ltd

HGV Technician

Caldicot NP26 5SG

Key information

Pay
£42,423 to £42,423 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
20 Oct 2026
Closing date
18 Nov 2026

About this role

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading roadworks recovery specialist based in Caldicot, for a skilled HGV Technician. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician seeking a dynamic role within a reputable company. The HGV Technician position offers a competitive salary, engaging working patterns, and long-term career prospects.

Benefits

  • Starting salary up to £42,423 per annum, dependent on experience
  • Optional overtime paid at time-and-a-half
  • Use of a fully-equipped company van
  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Long-term career development within one of the UK’s top roadworks recovery firms

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Weekly rotational shift pattern

week 1 (7:00am-3:30pm), week 2 (8:00am-4:30pm), Monday to Friday

Duties as a HGV Technician

  • Conduct detailed inspections, servicing, and repairs on a variety of commercial vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety regulations
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on HGVs, trailers, and fleet equipment
  • Carry out planned maintenance and repairs at client sites, avoiding emergency call-outs
  • Support workshop operations with repairs and routine maintenance
  • Maintain accurate records of all work completed, including parts used and service documentation
  • Follow health and safety standards both on-site and within the workshop environment

Requirements

  • Qualified to IMI/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or similar
  • At least several years of practical post-qualification experience as an HGV Technician
  • Strong team player with a commitment to producing high-quality work
  • Ability to work efficiently in a busy workshop environment
  • Valid UK driving licence with minimal points; a Class 1 or 2 HGV licence is advantageous but not mandatory
  • Good attention to detail and motivated to meet targets

This role provides the variety of mobile and workshop work without the disruption of emergency roadside tasks, ideal for HGV Technicians who enjoy diverse tasks in a supportive team environment.

Contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement, covering Caldicot and Monmouthshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

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