Job details
HGV Maintenance Technician
Pay rate: £57,871+
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Start Date: ASAP
We are looking for HGV Maintenance Technician to start ASAP for our client in Bury St Edmunds, with all the support from our experienced Driver Hire team in Thetford.
The successful HGV Maintenance Technician will receive:
OTE salary: £57,871+.
Annual bonus up to: £2,000.
Sign-on bonus of £5,000 (paid after 3 months).
Private medical insurance .
33 days annual leave increasing with service + option to by additional days.
Pension scheme.
Life assurance + income protection.
Retail discounts.
What to expect as a HGV Maintenance Technician:
Shift Pattern (rotation):
Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 0600-1500
Back Shift: Monday to Friday, 1430-2330
Overtime – Saturday Mornings: 0600 – 1200
On-Call Rota: 1 in 4 weeks (Additional payment for on call)
As an HGV Technician, you’ll play a key role in keeping a specialist fleet safe, compliant, and ready for the road. Working in a busy workshop environment, you’ll carry out a mix of planned maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs across HGVs, tankers, and trailers.
Your responsibilities will include routine safety inspections (PMIs), servicing, and MOT preparation, alongside diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults. You’ll work on both standard vehicle systems and tanker-specific equipment, ensuring all work meets strict safety and ADR compliance standards.
You’ll collaborate closely with drivers and fellow technicians to resolve defects efficiently, respond to urgent repair needs, and maintain high workshop standards. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork, you’ll help ensure the fleet remains reliable all year round.
As a HGV Maintenance Technician you must:
Essential: Qualifications in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
We will also consider candidates with a strong, proven background in the industry, whether time-served, with relevant qualifications, or with equivalent practical experience
Knowledge of vehicle systems, trailers, plant, and workshop equipment
Strong diagnostic skills with a safety-first mindset
Team player with good communication and organisation skills
Desirable (but not essential, as we will help you obtain these): HGV Cat C licence + ADR.
Call us now on 01842 663001 or apply below – shifts available immediately!
This position is commutable from Stowmarket, Ipswich, Thetford, Cambridge, Newmarket and other areas nearby to Bury St Edmunds.
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