HGV Technician

HGV Technician (Days) - Scania Fleet Specialist

Salary: £38,000 - £43,000 per annum

Location: Louth, Lincolnshire

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: Continental - 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 3 off

Hours: 06:00am - 6:00pm, including a 1.5-hour unpaid break

Overtime: Available and paid at 1.3x hourly rate

The Opportunity

Interaction Technical are working in partnership with a leading commercial vehicle maintenance provider to recruit an experienced HGV Technician (Days) / Scania Fleet Specialist to join their established workshop team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician looking to join a professional, modern workshop environment and develop their career working predominantly on a modern fleet of Scania HGVs.

The company is committed to investing in its people, offering ongoing manufacturer and technical training, career development and opportunities for progression within the business.

If you're an experienced HGV Technician who takes pride in high-quality workmanship and wants to develop your technical skills within a stable and supportive environment, this could be the opportunity for you.

What's on Offer?

• £38,000 - £43,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.3x hourly rate
• Continental shift pattern with an excellent work-life balance
• Manufacturer and technical training
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays
• Modern, well-equipped workshop facilities
• Secure and stable long-term employment
• Free on-site parking
• Overtime Earning Potential

Based on a salary of £43,000 per annum, additional overtime could increase your annual earnings to approximately:

• 5 hours' overtime per week: £45,500 per annum
• 10 hours' overtime per week: £48,000 per annum
• 15 hours' overtime per week: £50,500+ per annum

The Role

As an HGV Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a predominantly Scania fleet, ensuring vehicles remain safe, reliable and compliant with all relevant legislation.

Your duties will include:

• Carrying out planned servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance on HGVs
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and pneumatic faults
• Completing repairs and maintenance in accordance with manufacturer standards
• Stripping, inspecting and rebuilding major components, including engines, gearboxes, differentials and braking systems
• Carrying out detailed vehicle testing and diagnostic fault-finding
• Completing safety inspections and preparing vehicles for MOT and DVSA requirements
• Accurately recording all maintenance and repair activities using workshop management systems
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, productivity and efficiency
• Working closely with other technicians and workshop management to minimise vehicle downtime
• Following all company health & safety procedures and best engineering practices

About You

• Previous experience as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Commercial Vehicle Technician - essential
• Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification or equivalent - essential
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Proven experience servicing, maintaining and repairing heavy commercial vehicles
• Experience stripping, inspecting and rebuilding vehicle components
• Experience working with Scania vehicles - advantageous
• Good knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• A full UK driving licence - essential
• A positive attitude and willingness to continue learning and developing
• The ability to work independently as well as effectively within a busy workshop team

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established commercial vehicle maintenance operation where your technical skills and experience will be valued.

With a modern Scania fleet, manufacturer training, overtime opportunities and genuine scope for career progression, this role offers an excellent platform for an experienced

HGV Technician looking for their next long-term opportunity.

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