Who we are
WTL Truck & Van Centres are Renault Trucks franchised workshops that keep Welch Group’s 80-strong diesel fleet moving and service some of the UK’s very first 19- & 42-tonne Renault E-Tech electric trucks. A £8 million flagship site at Duxford, plus fully equipped satellite workshops in Bedford and St Ives, give our techs dealer-grade tooling, ATF lanes and a direct pipeline to Renault’s brand-new EV/HV Training Academy.
Why this role matters
Heavy-vehicle technicians with high-voltage skills are rarer than hen’s teeth. You’ll be in the first wave maintaining eHGVs that prove zero-emission logistics is possible—while still keeping Britain’s diesel workhorses road-ready.
What you’ll do
- Diagnose and repair HGVs, LCVs and Renault E-Tech eHGVs using TEXA & OEM software
- Carry out scheduled servicing, MOT-prep and roadside call-outs (company van on night shift)
- Complete HV isolation and battery-system safety procedures (full training provided)
- Liaise with Parts & Service Advisors for first-time-fix efficiency and clear customer comms
- Contribute improvement ideas—our workshop culture rewards those who speak up
The skills & experience you’ll bring
- NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 in HGV or LCV maintenance (or equivalent)
- Solid diagnostics & electrical fault-finding skills; HV / IMI L3 EV certificate a plus
- Full UK driving licence (C or C+E beneficial)
- Pride in right-first-time quality and safe workshop practice
What’s in it for you
- Paid OEM EV & HV training Renault Trucks Training Academy access
- Tool insurance & uniform Plus free PPE and laundered overalls
- 28 days holiday Including Bank Holidays
- Pension & EAP Well-being support for you & family
- Modern kit 18-m ATF lane, roller brake tester, laser wheel alignment
- Van Provided for Call Out Techs
Ready to get under the (electric) bonnet?
Email paulsapsford@wtltruckcentre.co.uk with your CV, or call 01223 653 444 for an informal chat.
We’re an equal-opportunity employer on a mission to build the UK’s greenest regional fleet—come power the future with us.
