Role: HGV Technician - Kensington, West London
Location: Kensington, W14 8PT
Hours: 45 hours per week | 9 hours per day between09:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday
Salary: between £45,372.23 and £53,436.24 pa DOE
Kensington, West London | W14 8PT
Enjoy diagnosing faults, solving mechanical problems and keeping specialist vehicles moving? This could be a great next step.
We’re looking for an HGV Technician to join Dennis Eagle in Kensington, working on our specialist refuse collection vehicles.
You’ll be part of a skilled team carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs. It’s a hands‑on role where you can use your technical experience, tackle different challenges and see the results of your work every day. The role is 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
What you’ll be doing
- Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
- Servicing, maintaining and repairing HGVs and specialist vehicles
- Preparing vehicles for MOT and carrying out quality checks
- Completing body and chassis repairs where required
- Using wiring diagrams and diagnostic information to identify faults
- Keeping accurate records of work completed
- Working safely and delivering a high standard of service to customers
What we’re looking for
You’ll need:
- Experience servicing and repairing commercial vehicles
- A Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance , such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent
- Good diagnostic and fault‑finding skills
- An understanding of vehicle electronics and hydraulics
- The ability to read and understand wiring diagrams
- Good problem‑solving and communication skills
Experience working with refuse collection vehicles or electric vehicles would be useful, but isn’t essential. An HGV Class 2 licence and training in Volvo Tech Tool, Allison transmission or IRTEC are also desirable rather than essential.
Location & commute
Based in Kensington (W14 8PT), West London, this role could suit experienced HGV Technicians, HGV Mechanics or Commercial Vehicle Technicians travelling from Hammersmith, Fulham, Shepherd’s Bush, Acton, Chiswick, Chelsea, Ealing and surrounding areas of West London.
Looking for an HGV Technician job in West London?
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow.
We value potential and are committed to supporting your development.
At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to support you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part‑time employees and employees working a 4-day week)
- Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.
- Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life’s important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.
- Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.
- Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.
- Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we’re committed to helping our people learn and grow.
- Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.
- My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.
- Free independent mortgage advice: Expert guidance to help you make informed financial decisions.
HGV Technician - Kensington, West London employer: Dennis Eagle
At Dennis Eagle, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Evercreech. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through extensive training opportunities and a range of benefits, including enhanced pension contributions, health and wellbeing support, and generous holiday allowances. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills and fosters a culture of respect and collaboration, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally.
