HGV Technician

Scania Australia Pty Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy vehicle manufacturer is seeking a technician in Swindon. The role involves servicing, maintenance, and repairs on HGVs within a safety-focused environment. Candidates should have experience in relevant industries such as HGV or similar. The position offers competitive pay ranging from £16.04 to £21.50 per hour, along with a range of benefits including training opportunities, enhanced parental leave, and a company pension scheme. Apply now to join a supportive and inclusive team.

Benefits

In-house training for career progression

Enhanced parental leave

Annual bonus scheme eligibility

Loan car scheme access

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Overtime availability

Company matched pension scheme

4x basic salary life insurance

Branded overalls provided

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or proven experience within HGV/LCV/Car/Agricultural/Plant/Military industries.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.

Skills

Experience in HGV/LCV/Car/Agricultural/Plant/Military

Ability to carry out servicing and repairs

Knowledge of health and safety procedures

Job description

Shift Pattern

Rotating shift pattern Monday - Friday: Week 1 : 06:00 - 14:30 | Week 2 : 14:00 - 22:30 | 1 in 3 Saturdays 06:00 - 12:00

Pay & Benefits

£16.04 to £21.50 per hour, plus an excellent benefits package, including:

• In‑house training provided to support career progression and increase earnings
• Enhanced parental leave
• Eligibility to annual bonus scheme
• Access to a great loan car scheme
• 25 days holiday (increases with service) plus public holidays
• Overtime available
• Company matched pension scheme
• 4× basic salary life insurance
• Branded overalls provided
• Discounts on major retail outlets, including groceries

Role Overview

Are you a technician looking for your next career move? Whether you are an experienced HGV technician, or a technician looking to move into the HGV sector, Scania have a career path for you.

You will carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on some of the most respected vehicles in the industry, within an environment where health and safety is at the forefront of everything you do.

You will enjoy continued development and training at our National Learning Academy, where you’ll be able to increase your pay as you gain more experience and develop your skills.

Why Scania?

Working for one of the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy commercial vehicles, you’ll carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on some of the most respected vehicles in the industry, within an environment where health and safety is at the forefront of everything you do.

Closing Date

19 Feb 2026 (note: the closing date for this role is subject to change pending volume of applications).

Next steps

1. If you have the right experience and this role appeals to you, apply today.
2. A member of the Scania Recruitment team will contact you.
3. If you are successful at that stage, you will be invited to have a conversation with the hiring manager.
4. You will be welcomed to a tour of the branch and workshop.

Qualifications

Relevant qualifications or proven experience within the following or similar industries will be considered: HGV/LCV/Car/Agricultural/Plant/Military.

We understand that every candidate is unique, and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team at [e-mail], we’ll be happy to discuss these with you.

Employer Commitment

Working for Scania is not just about the job. It’s about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry‑leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementary life insurance, financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.

At Scania, we invest considerably in colleague development, and you can expect to receive comprehensive training and career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation.

We have a strong and supportive culture, where each individual is seen, respected and has the potential to contribute. We trust each other to act and make decisions, and we believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs. For us, diversity and inclusion is a strategic necessity. By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences, we ensure we have the right people and together with an inclusive corporate culture, this drives our business forward. We want our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us, no matter where they are from or who they are, and we strive to achieve an inclusive and family‑friendly environment for everyone.

Scania is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values: CUSTOMER FIRST, RESPECT, ELIMINATION OF WASTE, RESPONSIBILITY and TEAM SPIRIT in all we do.