RH GROUP LIMITED(THE)
HGV Breakdown Technician
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Cossington, Leicester
From £15.91 + overtime + £25 standby rate + £37.50 call out = OTE: Up to £60,000
£1,500 annual tooling scheme
Use of breakdown van
Manufacturer training and career progression
Join our award-winning team
RH Commercial Vehicles is looking for a skilled HGV Breakdown Technician to join our growing aftersales team.
If you thrive on solving problems, enjoy working independently and take pride in getting customers back on the road quickly and safely, we’d love to hear from you.
As a Breakdown Technician, you’ll be responsible for attending roadside and customer-site breakdowns, diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on a range of commercial vehicles. You’ll be supported by a leading dealer group, receiving ongoing manufacturer training and benefiting from excellent earning potential and genuine career progression opportunities.
Role Details
40 hours a week, Rotating Shift
Shift 1: 08:45 – 17:15
Shift 2: 08:00 – 16:30
Plus out of hours call out
OTE of up to £60,000 + depending on experience and call-out participation
Breakdown call out payments and overtime opportunities
£1,500 annual tooling scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays + holiday sell-back scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Company pension and sick pay
In-house and manufacturer technical training opportunities
Employee wellbeing programme, life assurance programme, Christmas gift card scheme and additional perks
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Responsibilities
- Attending roadside and customer site breakdowns across the region
- Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and electronic faults
- Carrying out repairs to return vehicles to service safely efficiently
- Servicing, maintaining and repairing commercial vehicles when required
- Completing work to DVSA and manufacturer standards
- Using diagnostic equipment and mobile workshop systems
- Providing exceptional customer service during breakdown situations
- Maintaining accurate records of work completed
- Keeping up to date with technical developments and manufacturer training
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Requirements
- Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, Commercial Vehicle Repair or equivalent
- Previous roadside breakdown experience
- Experience working on commercial vehicles including trucks and vans
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Ability to work independently and make informed decisions under pressure
- Full UK driving licence
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- HGV Licence
- IVR Qualification
- IRTEC accreditation
- Main dealer experience
- Renault Trucks or Isuzu Trucks experience
About Us
With over 40 years of experience, RH Commercial Vehicles is one of the UK’s leading commercial vehicle dealer groups and an authorised Renault Trucks and Isuzu Trucks dealer. Operating across multiple locations throughout the Midlands, we provide award-winning support to customers and invest heavily in the development of our people.
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