HGV Technician jobs are specialist workshop roles focused on the inspection, servicing, diagnosis and repair of heavy goods vehicles, trucks, trailers and commercial fleets. These roles are most commonly found within Commercial Vehicle Dealerships, commercial service departments, independent commercial workshops, fleet operators and roadside assistance businesses.
Candidates often search for HGV Technician jobs when looking for a technical workshop role with strong earning potential, shift options and steady demand across the UK commercial vehicle sector. Perfect Placement has specialised in Automotive Recruitment since 2003 and regularly recruits for HGV Technician roles nationwide.
Key Takeaways:
- HGV Technician jobs are most commonly found in Commercial Vehicle Dealerships, fleet workshops and commercial service departments.
- The role usually involves servicing, diagnostics, inspections, defect repairs and MOT preparation on heavy commercial vehicles.
- Salary expectations are strong, with higher earnings often linked to shifts, overtime, manufacturer experience and HGV licence holders.
- Progression can lead into Master Technician, Workshop Controller, Mobile HGV Technician or Commercial Workshop Manager roles.
Role Overview
An HGV Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing heavy commercial vehicles to keep them safe, compliant and operational. The role is technical, safety-critical and usually requires strong mechanical knowledge, diagnostic ability and familiarity with commercial vehicle inspection standards.
Typical responsibilities may include:
- Carrying out servicing, inspections and routine maintenance on HGVs and trailers.
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and braking system faults.
- Preparing vehicles for MOT, PMI checks and operator compliance inspections.
- Completing defect reports, job cards and workshop documentation accurately.
- Working with Service Advisors, Workshop Controllers, fleet teams and parts departments.
HGV Technician roles are usually found in Commercial Vehicle Dealerships, commercial service departments, fleet maintenance workshops, independent commercial garages and roadside assistance operations. Employers often value manufacturer training, IRTEC accreditation, diagnostics experience and an HGV licence.
Salary and Market Insight
HGV Technician salaries vary depending on shift pattern, overtime availability, manufacturer franchise, diagnostic skill level, licence status, location and whether the role is workshop-based or mobile.
These salary insights are based on real HGV Technician vacancies handled by Perfect Placement across the UK automotive sector in the last 12 months.
HGV Technician earnings are usually strongest where candidates can work shifts, handle diagnostics confidently and bring commercial vehicle dealership or fleet workshop experience.
Across the supplied vacancy data, basic salaries for HGV Technician roles ranged from around £27,600 to £60,000. Higher salaries were typically linked to experienced Technicians, shift-based roles, commercial dealership environments and positions requiring advanced diagnostic or manufacturer experience.
The average basic salary sits at around £45,000, with average OTE at around £48,900. Bonus and additional earnings vary by employer, but where offered, they are often linked to productivity, overtime, shift allowance, call-out work, efficiency or workshop performance.
Commercial Vehicle Dealerships and commercial service departments are the main employers for HGV Technician jobs. Opportunities may also be available with fleet operators, independent commercial garages, roadside assistance providers, leasing and rental businesses and accident repair environments handling heavy vehicles.
Career Progression
HGV Technicians can progress into Senior HGV Technician, Master Technician, Mobile HGV Technician, Workshop Controller or Commercial Workshop Manager roles. Candidates with strong diagnostics, compliance knowledge and leadership ability are often well placed for progression.
For experienced light vehicle Technicians, moving into HGV work can also offer stronger earning potential and a more specialised route within the commercial vehicle sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an HGV Technician do?
An HGV Technician services, inspects, diagnoses and repairs heavy goods vehicles, trailers and commercial vehicles to keep them safe, compliant and roadworthy.
Do HGV Technician jobs require an HGV licence?
Not always, but an HGV licence is often preferred and can improve employability, especially in commercial dealership, fleet and roadside roles.
What experience do employers look for?
Employers usually look for commercial vehicle workshop experience, strong mechanical and diagnostic skills, inspection knowledge and confidence working on HGVs, trucks or trailers.
Find HGV Technician Jobs Near You
Perfect Placement is a specialist Automotive Recruitment agency that has been helping candidates and employers across the motor trade since 2003. We regularly recruit for HGV Technician jobs with Commercial Vehicle Dealerships, commercial service departments, fleet workshops, independent commercial garages and roadside assistance providers throughout the UK.
You can view our latest live vacancies below or upload your CV to Perfect Placement so our Automotive Recruitment team can help match you with HGV Technician roles that suit your experience, location and salary expectations.
If you are interested in hearing more about the role of a HGV Vehicle Technician, visit our Career Guide for more insight into the role.
Last Updated: June 2026