HGV Technician

Ascott Transport Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned transport company in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join their garage team. You will perform maintenance and repairs on heavy goods vehicles, ensure compliance with safety standards, and participate in training. The ideal candidate will have relevant technical qualifications and experience. Competitive salaries available with additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

21–30 days holiday

Life Assurance Cover

Health Cash Plan

Personal development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a HGV Technician/Mechanic.
• Understanding of vehicle repair and maintenance standards.
• Ability to perform diagnostics and repairs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on heavy goods vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with safety and customer-service standards.
• Participate in relevant training and assessments.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Roadside repairs

Compliance with DVSA standards

Light fabrication

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/IRTEC qualifications

Job description

HGV Technician

Join the HGV Technician role at ATL (Ascott Transport Limited).

About ATL
Ascott Transport Limited is a family‑owned, rapidly growing force in the delivery of customer‑focused transport and distribution solutions. Trusted by some of the biggest household names in the UK across food, engineering and automotive sectors, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive, encouraging and progressive workplace that nurtures employee talent and encourages growth within ATL.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an HGV Technician to join our established garage team. In this role you will perform routine maintenance, diagnosis and repairs on heavy goods vehicles. You will also ensure that trucks meet organisational safety and customer‑service standards. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles (primarily DAF) and trailers to DVSA standards
• Carrying out road tests
• Executing roadside repairs on own fleet vehicles and trailers
• Conducting planned routine maintenance on own fleet and third‑party fleet
• Preparing MOTs for own fleet and third‑party fleet
• Performing re‑chassis work and light fabrication
• Maintaining scheduled maintenance records to ensure compliance with the company’s Operator’s licence
• Providing out‑of‑hours breakdown cover for own fleet vehicles
• Participating in relevant training and assessments
• Complying with the company’s Health and Safety procedures and standards
• Undertaking other duties of a similar nature as reasonably required by your line manager

Compensation & Hours

• 4‑on‑4‑off day shift pattern (35 hours per week) – Salary £48,500
• Monday‑to‑Friday shifts available (50 hours per week) – Salary £52,910

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 21–30 days holiday, including Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance Cover
• Health Cash Plan
• Refer a friend scheme
• Personal development opportunities
• Free on‑site parking

Required Skills and Experience

Ideally a HGV Technician/Mechanic with a time‑served motor vehicle technician background who has attained appropriate City & Guilds/NVQ/IRTEC qualifications. A HGV driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Derby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).

We are looking forward to hearing from you!