HGV Vehicle Technician

HGV Vehicle Technician

Join [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] as an HGV Vehicle Technician, maintaining and servicing our fleet of specialist Outside Broadcast vehicles. Based in Chalgrove with work at our High Wycombe HQ, you’ll handle inspections, repairs, MOT prep, diagnostics, and breakdown support while developing your skills in a modern, professional fleet environment.

[Employer hidden] is seeking a proactive, dedicated, and team-oriented HGV Vehicle Technician to support the maintenance of our busy fleet operation. Based at Chalgrove, Oxford, the successful candidate will work alongside our experienced team to maintain our extensive fleet of television Outside Broadcast (OB) vehicles.

This role offers hands-on experience with modern vehicle technologies and an opportunity to develop your skills within a professional fleet environment. The role involves preparing vehicles for MOTs, taking vehicles to MOT test stations, attending breakdowns as required, and rectifying defects at our High Wycombe HQ.

As an HGV Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring all vehicles and trailers are maintained, serviced, and repaired to a high standard. You will carry out inspections, diagnostics, preventative maintenance, prepare vehicles for MOT certification, and take vehicles to MOT test stations as required. You will also attend breakdowns to support fleet operations and rectify any defects at our HQ in High Wycombe, ensuring vehicles remain roadworthy and compliant.

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles and trailers
• Accurately completing job sheets and inspection documentation
• Performing welding and fabrication work as required (training provided if needed)
• Raising and actioning component procurement requirements
• Correctly using workshop equipment and tools at all times
• Contributing to effective preventative maintenance programmes
• Recording parts usage accurately
• Completing all work to a “right first time” standard
• Preparing vehicles for MOT certification and taking vehicles to MOT test stations
• Rectifying defects at our HQ in High Wycombe
• Communicating progress and notifying the fleet office of any delays or issues
• Attending breakdowns as required to support fleet operations
• Keeping technical knowledge up-to-date with modern vehicle technologies
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping within the workshop
• Assisting with other ad-hoc duties as required

All employees are expected to contribute and participate in work activities in line with our management system to ensure the continual improvement of our business.

- IMI Level 3 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Repair & Maintenance (or equivalent)

- Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance procedures

- Interest in mechanics and associated electrical systems

- Full UK Driving Licence C+E (Class 1)

- Valid Driver CPC card and Digital Tachograph card (renewed as required)

- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with strong problem-solving ability

- Willingness to undertake additional training and upskilling

- Ability to safely work with heavy equipment

- Capability to work independently or as part of a team

- Understanding of and compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and Health & Safety procedures

- Flexibility to work overtime and weekends when required, including attending breakdowns.