Posted 14 August, 2026
HGV Technician - Late Shift
Auto Skills UK
PE1, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
HGV Technician - Late Shift - Peterborough Location: Peterborough Salary: £19.50 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday | 2:00pm - 12:00am Working Week: 45 hours per week Shift: Late Shift Looking for Your Next HGV Technician Opportunity? An established and highly regarded commercial vehicle dealership is looking to recruit an experienced HGV Technician to join its professional workshop team in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician looking for a stable, long-term career within a professional commercial vehicle environment, with a dedicated late-shift pattern, enhanced overtime rates and excellent opportunities for technical development. You'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing a wide range of HGVs and commercial vehicles, ensuring vehicles are safe, reliable and maintained to a high standard. The Role As an HGV Technician, you will be responsible for: ·Carrying out routine inspections, servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs. ·Working on both franchised and non-franchised commercial vehicles, including trailers. ·Carrying out a wide range of defect repairs. ·Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical and electrical faults. ·Using manufacturer diagnostic systems, computer equipment and specialist tooling. ·Completing job cards and service sheets accurately using online systems. ·Following manufacturer procedures and warranty protocols. ·Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. ·Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop environment. ·Working as part of a professional team to minimise vehicle downtime. About You We're looking for an experienced and reliable HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Commercial Vehicle Technician with: ·NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. ·Previous experience servicing, maintaining and repairing HGVs. ·Strong mechanical and diagnostic fault-finding skills. ·Good attention to detail and pride in workmanship. ·A proactive and professional approach to work. ·The ability to work independently and as part of a team. An HGV Licence is desirable but not essential. What's on Offer? ·£19.50 per hour. ·Monday to Friday working. ·2:00pm - 12:00am late shift. ·45 hours per week. ·Shift allowance. ·Overtime paid at time and a half. ·Call-out rota with call-out hours paid at double time. ·Increased holiday entitlement with length of service. ·Recruitment incentive awards. ·Healthcare scheme. ·Cycle to Work scheme. ·Ongoing training and development. ·Excellent training and career progression opportunities, with a structured pathway from Basic Technician through to Master Technician. ·Professional commercial vehicle workshop environment. Career Development This is an excellent opportunity for a Technician who wants to build a long-term career within the commercial vehicle industry. You'll have access to extensive training and development opportunities, with the potential to progress through the technical grades from Basic Technician through to Master Technician. Apply Today If you're an experienced HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Heavy Vehicle Technician looking for a dedicated Monday-to-Friday late shift in Peterborough, paying £19.50 per hour, with overtime at time and a half, call-out at double time and excellent career progression, this could be the opportunity for you. Apply today for a confidential discussion about the role
