HGV / Commercial Vehicle Technicians are sought by Pertemps for a permanent, full-time role in Warrington, paying between £30,000 and £49,000 annually. The salary reflects your skill level, with junior and semi-skilled candidates earning up to £32,000 while fully qualified technicians receive up to £49,000. Your duties will involve inspecting, servicing, and repairing commercial vehicles, with responsibilities tailored to your existing qualifications. Both entry-level professionals seeking hands‑on experience and seasoned technicians will find suitable openings. You will need solid diagnostic abilities and a commitment to safety standards.
HGV / Commercial Vehicle Technicians Warrington | Permanent | £30,000–£49,000 depending on experience Opportunities available at different skill levels Pertemps is recruiting HGV and Commercial Vehicle Technicians for a well-established organisation in the Warrington area. Permanent opportunities are available for junior and semi‑skilled technicians looking to develop their commercial vehicle experience, as well as fully qualified HGV Technicians. The position, responsibilities and salary offered will reflect each candidate’s existing skills, qualifications and experience.
- Junior/Semi-skilled Technicians – £30,000–£32,000
- Experienced HGV Technicians – £45,000–£49,000
What you could be doing
Depending on your experience, your responsibilities may include:
- Inspecting, servicing and repairing HGVs, LGVs and commercial trailers
- Supporting or completing safety inspections and preventative maintenance
- Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults
- Repairing braking, suspension, steering, driveline and electrical systems
- Preparing vehicles and trailers for MOT and DVSA annual testing
- Identifying and reporting additional defects
- Replacing worn or damaged components
- Completing post-repair quality checks
- Recording work accurately on job cards and maintenance systems
- Ensuring vehicles remain safe, roadworthy and legally compliant
- Maintaining a clean and safe workshop environment
Experienced Technician requirements
For the more experienced positions, you should have:
- Previous HGV, trailer or commercial vehicle maintenance experience
- Strong servicing, diagnostic and fault‑finding skills
- Knowledge of diesel engines, braking systems, suspension, pneumatics and vehicle electrics
- Experience preparing commercial vehicles for MOT or DVSA annual testing
- The ability to diagnose and complete repairs independently
- A full UK driving licence
- An NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair would be advantageous.
- An HGV Class 1 or Class 2 licence, IRTEC accreditation, trailer experience or manufacturer‑specific training would also be welcomed.
Junior and semi-skilled opportunities
Candidates with transferable skills may have experience within:
- Commercial vehicle or bus assembly
- Vehicle fitting or mechanical assembly
- Trailer maintenance or repair
- Plant, agricultural or construction equipment
- Vehicle conversion or specialist vehicle manufacturing
- Mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic systems
- LGV, van or fleet maintenance
- Armed Forces vehicle engineering
You should have strong mechanical aptitude, practical workshop skills and a genuine interest in developing within commercial vehicle maintenance.
What is available?
- Permanent employment
- Salaries from £30,000 to £49,000 depending on experience
- Opportunities at junior, semi‑skilled and experienced levels
- Technical development for candidates with relevant transferable skills
- Varied work across commercial vehicles and trailers
- The opportunity to join an established and developing operation
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HGV / Commercial Vehicle Technicians in Warrington employer: JAM Recruitment Ltd
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