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HGV Technician Late Shift

Job details
Posting date: 08 April 2026
Salary: £53,000 to £60,000 per year
Additional salary information: Multiple Shift Patterns Available, Overtime Paid at 1.5x
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 May 2026
Location: Felixstowe, Anglia, IP11 3QT
Company: Octane Recruitment Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 59633095

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Summary

HGV Technician – Multiple Shifts Available
Location: Felixstowe
Salary: Up to £25.50 per hour
OTE: £53,000–£60,000

Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for strong earning potential, modern facilities, and long‑term career development? This is an excellent opportunity for an HGV Technician to join a newly built depot in Felixstowe, working with advanced diagnostic equipment and a supportive workshop team.
We have multiple shift patterns available, all offering stability, progression, and industry‑recognised training.

Shift Options & Pay
Late Shift – 15:30 to Midnight (40 hours)

- Up to £25.50 per hour
- OTE £53,000–£60,000
- Saturdays when required, paid at time and a half

Early Shift – 07:00 to 15:30

- Up to £20.50 per hour
- £42,640 annual salary
- £30.75 overtime rate

Rotating Shift – 07:00 to 15:30 / 15:30 to Midnight

- Up to £22.00 per hour
- £45,760 annual salary
- £33.00 overtime rate

All shifts include alternate Saturday mornings paid at time and a half.

Training & Development
As an HGV Technician, you’ll have access to a dedicated in‑house training programme offering:

- IRTEC & IVR qualifications
- Electromobility training (future‑focused, zero‑emissions technology)
- Opportunity to gain a Heavy Goods Licence
- Continuous technical development and progression routes

The Role – HGV Technician
Key responsibilities include:

- Diagnosing faults and specifying accurate repair solutions
- Supporting the creation of quotes and work orders
- Identifying defects during servicing and planned maintenance
- Ensuring accurate time recording and correct labour coding
- Completing effective shift handovers
- Handing over fully completed jobs for invoicing

This position is ideal for an HGV Technician who values precision, efficiency, and high workshop standards.

What You Will Bring

- Strong experience working as an HGV Technician
- Knowledge of VOSA requirements and the MOT testers’ manual
- Understanding of Operator Licence laws
- Experience working to Standard Times and workshop KPIs
- Strong diagnostic and technical capability
- Experience using GDS and Impact systems
- Basic Microsoft Outlook skills

Requirements

- City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent HGV qualification
- Effective communication skills
- Strong problem‑solving and technical analysis abilities

Benefits

- 25 days holiday, rising with service
- Pension scheme
- Healthcare Cashback Scheme
- Employee discounts across retailers, cinemas and more
- Discount on contract hire vehicles
- Holiday Buy‑Back scheme

Consultant:Kalum Green - Octane Recruitment
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Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.

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