SSR GENERAL & MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Commercial Vehicle / HGV Technician
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
HGV / Commercial Vehicle Technicians
Warrington | Permanent | £30,000 - £49,000 depending on experience
Opportunities available at different skill levels
Pertemps is recruiting HGV and Commercial Vehicle Technicians for a well-established organisation in the Warrington area.
Permanent opportunities are available for junior and semi-skilled technicians looking to develop their commercial vehicle experience, as well as fully qualified HGV Technicians.
The position, responsibilities, and salary offered will reflect each candidate's existing skills, qualifications, and experience.
The opportunities
- Junior/Semi-skilled Technicians: £30,000 - £32,000
- Experienced HGV Technicians: £45,000 - £49,000
What you could be doing
Depending on your experience, your responsibilities may include:
- Inspecting, servicing, and repairing HGVs, LGVs, and commercial trailers
- Supporting or completing safety inspections and preventative maintenance
- Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults
- Repairing braking, suspension, steering, driveline, and electrical systems
- Preparing vehicles and trailers for MOT and DVSA annual testing
- Identifying and reporting additional defects
- Replacing worn or damaged components
- Completing post-repair quality checks
- Recording work accurately on job cards and maintenance systems
- Ensuring vehicles remain safe, roadworthy, and legally compliant
- Maintaining a clean and safe workshop environment
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Experienced Technician requirements
For the more experienced positions, you should have:
- Previous HGV, trailer, or commercial vehicle maintenance experience
- Strong servicing, diagnostic, and fault-finding skills
- Knowledge of diesel engines, braking systems, suspension, pneumatics, and vehicle electrics
- Experience preparing commercial vehicles for MOT or DVSA annual testing
- The ability to diagnose and complete repairs independently
- A full UK driving licence
- An NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair would be advantageous
An HGV Class 1 or Class 2 licence, IRTEC accreditation, trailer experience, or manufacturer-specific training would also be welcomed.
Junior and semi-skilled opportunities
Candidates with transferable skills may have experience within:
- Commercial vehicle or bus assembly
- Vehicle fitting or mechanical assembly
- Trailer maintenance or repair
- Plant, agricultural, or construction equipment
- Vehicle conversion or specialist vehicle manufacturing
- Mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems
- LGV, van, or fleet maintenance
- Armed Forces vehicle engineering
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
You should have strong mechanical aptitude, practical workshop skills, and a genuine interest in developing within commercial vehicle maintenance.
What is available?
- Permanent employment
- Salaries from £30,000 to £49,000 depending on experience
- Opportunities at junior, semi-skilled, and experienced levels
- Technical development for candidates with relevant transferable skills
- Varied work across commercial vehicles and trailers
- The opportunity to join an established and developing operation
Apply today
If you are an experienced HGV Technician or have relevant mechanical skills that could transfer into commercial vehicle maintenance, we would like to hear from you.
Apply with your CV or contact Pertemps for a confidential discussion. Further information about the employer and opportunity will be provided to suitable candidates during the recruitment process.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location