HGV Diagnostic Technician

HGV Diagnostic Technician

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: Up to £45,000 basic + £3,000 annual shift allowance
OTE: Up to £64,000 including shift allowance, productivity bonus and overtime
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week on alternating early and late shifts, plus one in three Saturday mornings
Benefits: Manufacturer training, additional technical qualifications, tool insurance and enhanced holiday with service

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

ISQ Recruitment is recruiting an experienced HGV Diagnostic Technician for a well-established commercial vehicle workshop in Reading. This opportunity offers varied diagnostic and repair work, specialist training and support to develop your technical career.

You'll use manufacturer diagnostic equipment to investigate faults and complete the necessary repairs, alongside servicing and maintenance when required. This role would suit an experienced HGV Technician or HGV Mechanic with strong fault-finding skills who enjoys getting to the root of a problem.

Working Hours

• Early shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00am-3:00pm.
• Late shift: Monday to Friday, 1:00pm-10:00pm.
• Shifts alternate weekly and include a one-hour unpaid break.
• Saturday rota: One in three Saturdays, 7:00am-12:00pm.

The advertised OTE is based on the salary package, achieving the productivity bonus, five hours of overtime per week and the Saturday rota. Overtime is paid at time and a half.

Your Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and electronic faults on heavy commercial vehicles.
• Complete repairs accurately and in line with manufacturer procedures.
• Carry out routine maintenance inspections, servicing and general repairs.
• Maintain clear records of diagnostic findings and completed work.
• Work closely with workshop colleagues to keep repairs progressing efficiently.
• Maintain safe working practices and high standards of workmanship.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in HGV diagnostics and repairs.
• HGV manufacturer accreditation at Diagnostic Technician level.
• A Level 3 qualification is preferred, although time-served technicians with more than five years' proven experience will also be considered.
• Strong problem-solving skills, clear communication and an organised approach.
• Flexibility to support a varied workshop workload.

An HGV or PSV licence, IRTEC accreditation, roadside assistance training or bus and coach experience would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Up to £45,000 basic salary plus £3,000 annual shift allowance.
• Productivity bonus of up to £6,000 per year, paid quarterly against targets.
• Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half.
• 30 days' annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Option to purchase additional holiday.
• Manufacturer training and support towards further technical qualifications.
• Tool insurance, uniform and PPE.
• Workplace pension, life insurance and employee accident cover.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee referral bonus, wellbeing support and onsite parking.
• Two weeks' fully paid paternity leave.

To apply, please click apply or send your CV to (url removed). For more information, please contact ISQ Recruitment on (phone number removed).

ISQ Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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