HGV Technician in Stoke-on-Trent

HGV Breakdown Technician – Stoke Hours: Rotating shifts Week 1: 06:00 – 14:30 Week 2: 14:00 – 22:30 (42.5 hours per week) On-call and standby rota – 1 in 4 weekends Full time, permanent Earning Potential – Salary: £47,073 per annum basic Standby: £25 per day/night Call-out: £15 per call plus overtime at 1.5x hourly rate (minimum 2 hours paid, even if job ends sooner) Realistic OTE: £52,000 – £58,000+ Overview We're looking for an HGV Breakdown Technician to join a well-established commercial vehicle specialist in Stoke. This is a proper breakdown role with a rotating shift pattern, standby payments, and call-out rates on top of a strong basic. Our client is a multi-accredited employer with high staff retention, manufacturer training, and genuine progression opportunities. If you're qualified, experienced, and ready for a role with real variety, this is the one. Key Responsibilities Responding to breakdowns and carrying out roadside repairs Performing major and minor repairs to HGVs and commercial vehicles Regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services Diagnosing faults and completing repairs to manufacturer and DVSA standards Maintaining workshop inventory and cleanliness Working with repair teams to diagnose and plan vehicle repairs Completing job cards and service records accuratelyWhat You'll Need Level 3 qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, or IMI) in HGV Vehicle Repair and Maintenance (essential) Proven experience as an HGV Technician Ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with DVSA Standards Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills Full, current UK driving licence – HGV licence beneficial but not essential You'll be a great fit if you're methodical, take pride in your work, and want a stable role with a nationally recognised, high-retention employer that invests in its people.What's On Offer Financial & Retirement Competitive pay – annually reviewed, tied to performance and company success-sharing schemes Service-tiered pension – employer contributions scale with tenure (5% up to 5 years, 6.5% for 5–10 years, up to 10% for 10+ years) Life assurance – generous cover paying out up to 4x base salaryHealth & Wellbeing Private Medical Insurance (PMI) available for eligible employees Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential support for mental health, wellbeing, and lifestyle Additional health perks – health cash plans, dental schemes, and eye test/prescription glass reimbursementsWork-Life Balance & Flexibility Hybrid working – up to 50% from home depending on the role Enhanced family policies – maternity, shared parental leave, adoption support, and paid leave for neonatal care and pregnancy loss Generous holiday allowance – typically 25 days, increasing with servicePerks & Discounts Car scheme – preferential rates and leasing options on group vehicles, including maintenance and insurance Rewards – exclusive retail, leisure, and merchandise discounts, including savings on the official webshopThink you might be a good fit? If you're qualified and experienced, there's a strong basic, standby and call-out payments, manufacturer training, and a team that's been around for years. Sound like you? Call Cal Ryan at Kemp Recruitment on (phone number removed) Email: (url removed) Ref: INDCR