Experienced HGV Technician — Heathrow / Feltham
Location: Heathrow / Feltham
Sector: Commercial Vehicle Engineering
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Recruitment Partner: ANT Recruitment
About the Company
We are recruiting for an established, family-run commercial vehicle business with a busy workshop operation. You will join an approachable team with experienced technical colleagues, manufacturer training and opportunities to develop your career.
The Role
We are looking for experienced HGV Technicians to join a busy commercial vehicle workshop at Heathrow / Feltham. We are particularly interested in technicians with strong diagnostic and advanced repair skills who can investigate difficult faults and take ownership of complex repairs. You will work across a varied commercial vehicle workload, supported by experienced workshop colleagues and manufacturer training.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, maintain and repair commercial vehicles, including safety-critical brake, steering and suspension systems
- Undertake scheduled PMIs, inspections, service work and MOT preparation as required
- Perform mechanical and electronic repairs, investigate repeat faults and verify work using OEM equipment
- Support workshop throughput through accurate estimates, prompt escalation and reliable job-card records
- Contribute to manufacturer training and support less experienced technicians where appropriate
Skills and Experience Required
- At least five years of hands-on HGV or heavy commercial vehicle technical experience
- Qualified or technically time-served with demonstrable practical competencies
- Able to carry out servicing, breakdown fault finding, extensive repairs, and inspections safely
- Strong job-card documentation, teamwork and clear customer-service communication
- Previous MAN or Isuzu experience desirable but transferable OEM knowledge considered
Candidate Profile
You are a practical, dependable technician who can balance quality with workshop deadlines. You communicate clearly, approach faults methodically and take responsibility for completing repairs safely.
Salary, Bonus and Full Package
We offer a package reflecting your experience and diagnostic capability:
- Basic salary up to £44,000 per annum, with overtime at £31.73 per hour
- £3,000 annual late-shift allowance for the applicable shift pattern
- Productivity bonus of up to £6,000 per year, subject to targets
- Potential total earnings of up to £63,312 per annum, including the applicable shift allowance, bonus, Saturday rota and five additional overtime hours per week
- A potential £2,000 salary supplement for a relevant IMI EV Level 3 or 4 qualification, subject to eligibility
Total earnings depend on your shifts, performance and overtime worked.
Working Hours and Shift Arrangements
- 40 basic hours per week
- Early and late workshop shifts, typically 06:00–14:30 and 14:00–22:30
- One-in-three Saturday rota
Why This Opportunity?
We provide a comprehensive benefits package:
- 30 days' annual leave including bank holidays
- Additional leave at 3, 5, 7 and 10 years' service
- Option to purchase up to three additional days' holiday
- Manufacturer training and career development
- Workplace pension and life insurance
- Death-in-service cover at twice annual salary
- Group accident cover, 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Uniform and PPE provided
- One free Class IV MOT each year
- Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice and cycle-to-work schemes
- Access to mental health first aiders
- £1,500 technician referral reward, subject to scheme terms
- Two weeks' paternity leave on full pay
- A friendly, supportive family-run working environment
This permanent opportunity offers the chance to apply your HGV diagnostic and repair skills in a busy commercial vehicle workshop, supporting reliable fleet operation while developing your manufacturer expertise.
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