HGV Technician – Day/Night Shifts, £46k-£56k OTE in Portsmouth

Adams Morey is currently recruiting for two skilled technicians to join their Portsmouth site: a Day Shift HGV Technician and a Night Shift HGV Technician. These positions offer a fantastic opportunity to become part of a respected and long-established commercial vehicle dealership with a strong reputation for quality and service.

As a key member of a busy and supportive workshop team, you’ll be responsible for carrying out diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), ensuring all work meets the highest manufacturer and industry standards. The successful candidates will play an important role in keeping our customers’ fleets on the road — contributing to the efficiency, safety, and reliability that Adams Morey is known for.

In return, you’ll benefit from excellent facilities, ongoing training and development opportunities, and the chance to build a rewarding career within a trusted and growing business.

Working hours:

• Days: Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, plus every other Saturday 8.00 am to 12.00 pm, i.e. 40 hours per week, 1 hour lunch (unpaid)
• Nights: Monday to Friday, 5:00 pm to 1.30 am, i.e. 40 hours per week, 30 minutes for lunch (unpaid)

Salary: OTE £46,000 to £56,500 (Depending on shift type, skills, qualifications and overtime completed!)

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform servicing and repairs on HGV vehicles, adhering to the rigorous quality standards established by DAF and the Commercial Motor Industry.
• Utilising your expertise in diagnosing defects to accurately identify and address mechanical issues.
• Collaborating effectively within a team of professionals, fostering cooperation to achieve operational goals.
• Demonstrating a positive and proactive approach when solving technical problems, contributing to the smooth workflow of the workshop.
• Effectively communicating with colleagues to ensure smooth documentation and sharing of information about repair processes and progress.
• Adhering to company and dealer processes and procedures, meet and exceed targets, proactively report any opportunities for improvement and actively participating in training to maintain and develop skills.

Ideally, we are looking for:

• Must have previous experience as a HGV Technician
• A HGV Driving license is preferable
• DAF experience would be beneficial but is not essential
• Positive “can do” attitude
• Team Player

In return we’ll offer:

• EAP – Employee Assistance program
• Qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Free Flu jabs if you are ineligible through the NHS
• Free eye test plus £70 contribution towards glasses for display screen users
• Employee Discounts On A Range Of Products And Services Including Holidays, Days Out And Supermarket Shops
• 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays rising by 1 day every 5 years capped at 33
• Free Independent mortgage advice service
• Pension Scheme with Adams Morey contribution
• Salary Sacrifice (if eligible)
• Staff Events
• Free parking (Site Specific)
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Career development pathways and training
• Quarterly Star Awards

Who we are:

Adams Morey is a part of the Greenhous Group which holds a position as one of the leading independent commercial enterprises in the UK. With 21 sites across the UK, Greenhous are one of the largest groups across the network. Adams Morey itself was launched in 1973 and has successfully built an extensive customer base in the truck and van marketplace along the south coast. With its company headquarters in Southampton, we are the main DAF truck dealers in the area offering sales, parts and servicing.