HGV Technician

  • Platinum Recruitment Consultancy
  • Penwortham, Lancashire
  • Jan 31, 2026
Full time Logistics

Job Description

HGV Technician Opportunity: Earn 48,600 in Preston- 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Job Title: HGV Technician
Location: Preston
Hours: Days
Employer: Fleet
Salary: 48,600 Basic

Are you a highly skilled HGV Technician looking for a rewarding role in Preston? We have an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated HGV Mechanic to join a thriving team. This position offers a fantastic salary and a comprehensive benefits package, allowing you to develop your expertise and contribute to a busy workshop environment right here in Preston.



Benefits from the Company:

  • A competitive annual salary of 48,600.

  • Generous paid overtime opportunities.

  • 26 days holiday AND Bank hoildays on top

  • Long service awards, recognising your dedication.

  • Pension Scheme

  • Cycle to work scheme.



Your Impact as an HGV Technician:

As a key HGV Mechanic, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a diverse fleet, ensuring safety and efficiency. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Carrying out routine inspections, maintenance, service, and repairs on franchised and non-franchised HGVs, including trailers, to the highest industry standards.

  • Working on refuse vehicles
  • Performing a wide range of defect repairs with precision.

  • Conducting fault diagnosis and rectification using manufacturer's computer systems and specialist tooling.

  • Accurately completing job cards and service sheets using online systems, ensuring compliance with warranty protocols.

  • Your work will directly contribute to keeping essential vehicles on the road in and around Preston.



What we're looking for:

To excel as an HGV Technician in this role, you will need:

  • At least 3 years of experience within a similar Mechanic role.

  • A prerequisite NVQ Level 3 or similar qualification is essential.

  • An HGV licence is desired, but not essential.

  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.

If you're a dedicated HGV Technician ready to take on a challenging and well-compensated role in Preston, apply now!

Contact Alfie at Platinum Recruitment on (phone number removed), quoting job number (phone number removed) / INDAUTO

At Platinum we recruit for specialist engineering roles across vital industries: HGV, Automotive, Plant, Waste & Recycling, Agriculture, Generators, and Cranes & Lifting.

If your background isn't directly in this sector or, if this role isn't right for you, your technical skills are likely transferable so we still encourage you to get in touch;
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Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.