HGV Technician in Chester

HGV Technician

2026-08-19T00:00:00

Location: Chester, Cheshire, GB, CH1 1

Closing Date: 2026-11-18T03:28:16.7

We are looking for an experienced and motivated HGV/ LGV Technician to join our dynamic workshop team to replace our colleague who is retiring after many years of service. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, inspection, and repair of our fleet of LGVs to ensure they remain roadworthy, compliant, and operating at peak performance. If you take pride in high-quality mechanical work and enjoy solving technical challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Boughey?

• Weekly Pay: £23.29 per hour
• Enhanced Overtime: 1.5x hourly rate
• Shifts: 4 on 4 off, 7am to 7pm
• Holidays: 33 days per year
• Progression Opportunities: Clear progression pathways across the wider group that operates 2 other businesses
• Training Opportunities: Funded, accredited courses
• Medicash: Cashback on routine medical expenses such as dental, optical, physiotherapy and more
• Shopping Discounts: Savings at major retailers like Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Currys, Debenhams and more
• Travel Savings: Discounts on flights, hotels, and airport parking
• Entertainment Offers: Reduced prices at over 400 cinemas across the UK, including savings on drinks and snacks
• Dining and Lifestyle: Deals on restaurants, leisure activities, and other lifestyle services
• Enhanced Policies: Maternity and paternity leave benefits
• The Usual: Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and financial support, Free Refreshments, Free Secure On-Site Parking

Day to Day

• Carry out routine safety inspections, servicing, all repairs and defect rectification to any vehicle or trailer to DVSA standards
• Accurately complete all maintenance and repair record sheets
• Use diagnostic equipment and technical manuals efficiently
• Work in a professional, logical and safe manner at all times, keeping the work area safe, clean and tidy

What will you bring?

• Fully qualified HGV / LGV Technician (NVQ Level 3 or IRTEC)
• Proven experience working with LGVs in a workshop environment
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of modern vehicle electronics and diagnostic tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A full UK driving licence (C&E License advantageous but not essential)
• Ability to adhere to strict maintenance schedules and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to complete relevant paperwork and documentation

Who are Boughey?

NWF Group comprises 3 key businesses: NWF Fuels, NWF Agriculture, & Boughey Distribution. Employing over 1,400 colleagues across the group, we encourage and empower our people to progress and move fluidly through the group, meaning the sky really is the limit when you join us!

What makes Boughey Distribution different?

We store and transport food in a way that is best for our customers, people, communities and the planet! Boasting a 60-year heritage, we are committed to ongoing investment in our facilities, vehicles, systems, and our people. We have more than 1.5 million square feet of warehouse space alongside 160 trucks & 365 trailers, and we want you to be a part of it!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Recruitment agencies should not submit CVs unless specifically requested. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as a gift, and the company reserves the right to engage candidates directly without obligation to pay agency fees.