HGV Technician

Calor Gas Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gas distribution company in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an HGV Technician to maintain and repair heavy vehicles. This role is essential for ensuring the safety and reliability of our fleet. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and strong diagnostic skills, and benefit from industry-leading training and a supportive team environment. In addition to a competitive salary, there are numerous benefits including a sign-on bonus, a generous annual leave allowance, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

£5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme – Matched contributions

Life assurance & income protection

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Essential: Qualifications in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Knowledge of vehicle systems, trailers, plant, and workshop equipment.
• Strong diagnostic skills with a safety-first mindset.
• Team player with good communication and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicles.
• Support fleet safety and operation.
• Participate in structured training programs.

Skills

Qualifications in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Knowledge of vehicle systems, trailers, plant, and workshop equipment

Strong diagnostic skills with a safety-first mindset

Team player with good communication and organisation skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

HGV Technician

Salary (OTE)

circa £57,871+

Location

Saxham (Bury St Edmonds) (On-Site Workshop)

Shift Pattern (rotation)

• Day Shift Monday to Friday 0600-1500
• Back Shift Monday to Friday 1430-2330
• Overtime - Saturday Mornings 0600 – 1200
• On-Call Rota: 1 in 4 weeks (Additional payment for on call)

Benefits

• £5,000 Sign-On Bonus
  A warm welcome to the team and recognition of the valuable skills you bring, paid after successful completion of 3 month settling in period.
• First-Year OTE of circa £57,871
  Combine your base salary, expected overtime, annual bonus, and sign-on bonus for a rewarding first-year package.
• Annual Bonus (£2,000)
  Recognising your ongoing personal and team contribution to our fleet safety and operation.
• Expected Overtime Earnings (£7,000)
  Regular and realistic additional overtime earnings, paid at 1.5x hourly rate, with potential to be higher than this (dependent on business need)
• Industry-Leading Training
  From LPG to IRTEC to gaining your HGV license, we’ll support you to grow.

Additional Benefits

• Private medical insurance (including discounted family cover)
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (Increasing with service)
• Holiday days scheme (Option to buy additional annual leave)
• Pension scheme – Matched contributions (4.5% rising to 7.5% after successful completion of settling in period)
• Life assurance (4x salary) & income protection
• Retail discounts & discounted Calor gas & appliances
• On site car parking

Why Join Calor?

At Calor, we know that our HGV Technicians are the heartbeat of our operation. As we prepare for our peak winter season, when thousands of families and businesses across the UK rely on us most, we recognise just how vital your role is. Without your expertise, our fleet wouldn’t be safe, ready, or reliable enough to deliver the energy that keeps homes warm and businesses moving.

But this isn’t just about winter. All year round, your skills make a difference, protecting our fleet, supporting our drivers, and ensuring our customers can depend on us.

If you want to be part of a team that keeps the UK warm in winter, fueled for summer BBQs, and energised through every season, there’s never been a more important time to bring your skills to Calor.

This is more than just a technician role, it’s the chance to join a team where camaraderie, support, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. In our busy workshops you’ll find friendly faces and colleagues who’ve got your back, keeping each other moving through the tough days and celebrating the wins together.

With specialist training, recognised qualifications, and a company that invests in your future, you’ll do more than build and repair, you’ll be part of a team that’s our greatest asset.

To Join our team, you will need:

• Essential: Qualifications in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.

We will also consider candidates with a strong, proven background in the industry, whether time-served, with relevant qualifications, or with equivalent practical experience.

• Knowledge of vehicle systems, trailers, plant, and workshop equipment.
• Strong diagnostic skills with a safety-first mindset.
• Team player with good communication and organisation skills.
• Desirable (but not essential, as we will help you obtain these): HGV C licence and ADR.

When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Structured training, including in-house programmes such as LPG Basics, Wheel Security, Basic Electrics, and more.
• Specialist outsourced training such as IRTEC Inspection, ADR (Class 2 – Gases), Safe Loading Pass, and the opportunity to gain your Category ( Class 1 & 2 ) C + E licence.
• Ongoing opportunities to upskill in tank testing, confined space, product-specific training, and more.
• Maintaining quality tools is important for safety and performance. If a tool is no longer performing as expected, worn or damaged tools can be replaced at the discretion of your manager, helping you stay efficient and safe on the job.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and start your journey with Calor.