HGV Technician - Bexley/Dartford

Role: HGV Technician Location: Bexley, DA1 5QJ Hours: 45 hours per week | between 06:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday Salary: between £41,277.60 - £48,929.40 pa DOE Like getting to the bottom of a tricky fault? Enjoy hands-on work where no two jobs are necessarily the same? We’d like to hear from you. We’re looking for an experienced HGV Technician to join Dennis Eagle at our Bexley operation, working on specialist refuse collection vehicles. You’ll carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs, helping to keep essential commercial vehicles operating safely and reliably. The role is 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 🔧 What you’ll be doing - Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults - Servicing, repairing and maintaining HGVs and specialist vehicles - Preparing vehicles for MOT and completing quality checks - Carrying out body and chassis repairs where required - Using wiring diagrams and diagnostic information to identify faults - Completing records accurately - Working safely while delivering a high standard of customer service 🛠️ What we’re looking for You’ll need: - Commercial vehicle servicing and repair experience - A Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance, such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent - Diagnostic and fault-finding experience - An understanding of electronics and hydraulics - The ability to understand wiring diagrams - A practical approach to problem solving Experience with refuse collection vehicles and electric vehicles would be welcome, but isn’t essential. An HGV Class 2 licence and training such as IRTEC, Volvo Tech Tool or Allison transmission are desirable. 📍 Location & commute Our site is in Bexley (DA1 5QJ), close to Dartford and the Kent/South East London border. 🚗 As this is a site-based workshop role, we recommend checking your journey to DA1 5QJ before applying. The location may suit technicians travelling from Dartford, Bexleyheath, Crayford, Erith, Sidcup, Swanley and surrounding parts of Kent and South East London. 🔧 So, whether you're searching for an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Commercial Vehicle Technician job around Dartford or Bexley, take a look at what we can offer. 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. If you'd like to learn more about how we handle your information, please check out our Job Applicant Privacy Notice by clicking here.