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HGV Technician

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HGV Technician

📍 Exeter
£35,000 per annum
£35000 - £45000/annum
Industry: Automotive/Aerospace
Applications: <10
Posted: 20-10-2026
Company: Octane Recruitment
Type: Permanent
Reference: 225746441

Job Description:

HGV Technician role for a skilled and motivated technician to join a busy commercial vehicle workshop, maintaining and repairing one of the UK’s largest and most varied rental fleets.

Must have the right to work in the UK. A full UK driving licence is required, and a Class C or CE licence would be highly advantageous.

Location: Exeter
Pay / salary: Up to £45,000 basic per annum, overtime paid at enhanced rates and annual salary reviews
Job type: Permanent / full-time role
Shift and schedule: Monday to Friday, no weekend shifts, with overtime opportunities available

Benefits:
•    Competitive salary with overtime paid at enhanced rates
•    Annual salary reviews and clear progression opportunities
•    Structured technical training programme with development towards Master Technician level
•    Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend shifts
•    25 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays
•    Additional time off for your birthday
•    Company pension and life assurance
•    Access to same-day virtual private GP appointments and wider employee support benefits
•    Employee discounts, cycle to work scheme and paid volunteer days
•    Supportive, family-owned business environment with long-term career stability
Company
A major commercial vehicle rental and mobility business operating a large and diverse UK fleet, including HGVs, LCVs, vans, refrigerated vehicles, electric vehicles and specialist vehicles. The business supports commercial customers across the UK and Ireland, with workshop and mobile maintenance teams focused on vehicle up time, safety, customer service and technician development.

Skills and experience
•    Relevant HGV, heavy vehicle or commercial vehicle maintenance qualification, or proven workshop experience in a similar role
•    Experience with service, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on heavy commercial vehicles
•    Own a well-stocked toolbox suitable for HGV workshop duties


Job Responsibilities for the HGV Technician role 
If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or simply want a Job Pack with more details, please apply.

Consultant: Jack Adams – Octane Recruitment 
SWVT

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.

If you would like to know more about these vacancies or any similar vacancies such as HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Truck Technician, LGV Technician or Mobile HGV Technician roles, then please get in touch.
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