HGV Technician

Role: HGV Technician

Location: Croydon, CR0 4YL

Hours: 45 hours per week | between 07:00 - 16:30 Monday to Friday. We offer 40-hour and 26-hour per week options for flexibility.

Salary: £45,442.80 - £50,310 per annum, DOE (based on 45hpw)

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HGV Technician to join our Aftermarket team. This hands‑on role involves maintaining and repairing refuse collection vehicles to the highest standards, ensuring safety, compliance and customer satisfaction every step of the way.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on chassis and mounted equipment.
• Service vehicles to VOSA standards and prepare them for MOT inspections.
• Complete body and chassis repairs and ensure compliance with Department of Transport specifications.
• Maintain accurate records and enter job details into company systems.
• Liaise professionally with customers and work independently at customer sites.
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently and to company standards.
• Follow health and safety procedures and conduct risk assessments where required.
• Undertake training to enhance technical skills and knowledge.

Ideal Candidate

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance.
• Proven experience in commercial vehicle repair and servicing.
• Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding skills.
• Understanding of electronics, hydraulics and wiring diagrams.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including overtime.
• Experience with electric vehicles, IRTEC qualification or HGV Class 2 licence is a bonus.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time).
• Enhanced pension scheme – company contributes 5 % of salary; death‑in‑service benefit 5× basic salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24‑hour helpline and support with life‑challenges.
• Health Shield Medical Cash Plan – claim cash back for medical expenses.
• GP Anytime – online 24/7 GP appointments with no capped times.
• Training and development – mandatory equipment training, management development programme and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Care Concierge – support navigating the care system.
• Occupational health support and health surveillance.
• My Benefits Platform – discounts across high‑street retailers, health & wellness, entertainment and home products.
• Independent free mortgage advice.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your growth.

At Dennis Eagle we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and a disability‑confident organisation. We guarantee interview of all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy.

Please don’t delay – this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.

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