Job Description

Role: HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic

Location: Bexley, DA1 5QJ | Near Dartford

Hours: 45 hours per week | between 12:00 and 00:00 Monday to Thursday

Salary: between £47,333.52 - £53,660.88 pa DOE

Not everyone wants an early start. If a later shift and a three-day weekend work better for you, this could be the HGV Technician role you've been looking for.

We’re looking for an experienced HGV Technician to join Dennis Eagle in Bexley, working a four-day late shift, Monday to Thursday.

You'll maintain, diagnose and repair specialist refuse collection vehicles, working across commercial vehicle servicing, HGV repairs, fault finding, electronics and hydraulics.

Whether you know the job as HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician or Heavy Vehicle Technician, we're interested in the technical experience you can bring.

And when Thursday night's shift is finished, your three-day weekend starts.

🔧 What you'll be doing

• Carrying out HGV and commercial vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs
• Diagnosing faults across chassis and specialist mounted equipment
• Finding and resolving mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
• Preparing vehicles for MOT inspection and completing quality checks
• Carrying out body and chassis repairs when required
• Completing scheduled vehicle maintenance
• Using workshop systems to accurately record completed work
• Road testing vehicles when required and appropriately licensed
• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and customer service

🛠️ What we're looking for

You'll need:

• Experience in commercial vehicle repair and servicing
• Previous experience in an HGV, heavy vehicle or similar technician role
• A Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance, such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent
• Diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• An understanding of vehicle electronics and hydraulics
• The ability to read and understand wiring diagrams
• Practical problem-solving skills
• The ability to communicate effectively and maintain accurate records

Experience maintaining refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) or working with electric vehicles would be useful, but isn't essential.

An HGV Class 2 licence, IRTEC accreditation or training in Volvo Tech Tool or Allison transmission would also be useful rather than essential.

You don't need to tick every desirable box. If you have solid commercial vehicle experience and the core technical skills we're looking for, we'd encourage you to apply.

🌙 A shift that gives you three days back

This isn't your typical Monday-to-Friday workshop pattern.

You'll work 45 hours per week between 12:00pm and 12:00am, Monday to Thursday, giving you Friday, Saturday and Sunday off.

The later start could be a great fit if you prefer afternoons and evenings, want to avoid the traditional morning shift or value having a regular three-day weekend.

Please make sure the late-shift hours and journey to our Bexley site work for you before applying.

📍 HGV Technician jobs in Bexley & Dartford

Our workshop is based in Bexley, DA1 5QJ, close to Dartford and the Kent/South East London border.

🚗 As this is a site-based role with a midnight finish, we'd particularly recommend checking your journey and transport arrangements to DA1 5QJ before applying.

The location could suit HGV Technicians, HGV Mechanics and Commercial Vehicle Technicians travelling from Dartford, Bexleyheath, Crayford, Erith, Sidcup, Swanley and surrounding areas of Kent and South East London.

If the four-day late shift works for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your commercial vehicle experience to our Bexley team.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your development.

We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow. If you'd like to understand what options may be available for this position, please contact our Recruitment team.

At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees and employees working a 4-day week)
• Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.
• Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.
• Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.
• Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.
• Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we're committed to helping our people learn and grow.
• Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.
• My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.
• Free independent mortgage advice: Expert guidance to help you make informed financial decisions.

Please don't delay your application, this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.

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