HGV Technician
Detail 2 Limited
Northampton · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£40,000 – £60,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Category
Automotive/Aerospace
HGV Technician - Northampton - £40,000-£60,000+ DOE + Uncapped Overtime
About the Company
Our client is a well-established main dealer group representing DAF Trucks, operating a modern, well-equipped commercial vehicle workshop. They're growing their technician team to support continued expansion across their dealer network, and offer genuine investment in training and progression.
This is a great opportunity for an HGV Technician to join a busy main dealer workshop in Northampton, carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on HGVs to manufacturer and DVSA standards. Both day and night shift opportunities are available, with sites typically operating across a 24-hour, 5.5-day working week.
HGV Technician - The details
Salary £40,000-£60,000+, depending on experience and shift pattern
Uncapped overtime paid at 1.5x
In-house IRTEC training and accreditation available
Genuine career progression within a main dealer network
Choice of day or night shift patterns HGV Technician - Requirements
Level 3 qualification (NVQ, IRTEC, City & Guilds) or equivalent, or working towards one
HGV mechanical experience preferred — open to technicians at varying stages of their career
Full UK driving licence
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team HGV Technician - Responsibilities
Servicing, maintenance and repair of HGVs to manufacturer standard
Fault diagnosis using dealer-level diagnostic equipment
MOT preparation to DVSA standards
Accurate completion of job cards and service documentation
Maintaining a safe, organised workshop environment About Us
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