HGV Technician

Automotive
Written By Toni Taylor

Location: Gloucester
Salary: Up to £23.00 per hour DOE
Hours: 07:00 – 17:00 (flexibility available for the right candidate)
Job Type: Full-time, permanent

META: Master Technician job in Gloucester. Join a leading HGV workshop offering up to £23 per hour, flexible hours, overtime, strong progression, and excellent employee benefits.

Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly skilled Master Technician to join a busy and well-established HGV transport workshop in the Gloucester area. This role suits a hands-on technician with exceptional diagnostic ability, a passion for vehicle performance, and a drive to lead by example.

You’ll be responsible for keeping a mixed fleet of heavy vehicles operating at the highest standards, carrying out complex diagnostics, and supporting the wider workshop team with technical guidance and training.

Key Responsibilities of a Master Technician

  • Carry out diagnostics, fault finding, and electrical repairs to a high standard

  • Undertake timely repairs and maintenance of HGVs in line with manufacturer standards

  • Provide technical support and training to other technicians

  • Perform 6-weekly vehicle inspections and ensure all defects are correctly rectified

  • Prepare vehicles for MOT to exceed required standards

  • Conduct mechanical and electrical repairs on commercial vehicles and specialist equipment

  • Ensure repairs and damage rectifications uphold brand and safety standards

Skills and Qualifications for a Master Technician

Essential

  • Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent)

  • Proven experience in HGV diagnostics and repair

  • Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills

  • Ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior technicians

  • Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

  • HGV Class 1 or 2 Licence

  • Experience working on mixed fleets or specialist vehicles

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours

  • Overtime paid at enhanced rates

  • Life assurance scheme

  • Free on-site parking

  • Corporate gym membership discount

  • Annual salary review

  • Employee discounts across services

  • Boot allowance

  • Paid breaks

  • Career progression opportunities

  • 24-hour mental health support

Click ‘Apply Now’ to take the next step in your Master Technician career.

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Toni Taylor
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