HGV Technician / DAFAid Technician
Location: Burton upon Trent (DE13)
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Recruiter: Contek Recruitment Solutions
About the Role
Contek Recruitment Solutions are collaborating with our client to recruit a skilled and motivated HGV Technician (with optional DAFAid Roadside/On-Call duties) to join their depot in the DE13 area (Burton upon Trent). As the world's largest DAF dealer group, Motus Commercials offers industry-leading training, career progression, and an outstanding reward package.
Whether you are looking for a standard workshop-based technician position or want to boost your earnings through roadside breakdown and emergency assistance, this role offers excellent job security, top-tier manufacturer training, and earning potential.
Compensation & Rewards
- Standard HGV Technician: £40,000 – £45,000 basic salary (plus potential performance bonuses discussed at interview).
- DAFAid HGV Technician (On-Call / Roadside): OTE up to £70,000.
- HGV License Top-Up: Earn an automatic 50p/hour salary increase upon gaining your HGV driving license (if trained through the company).
- Sales Lead Incentives: £500 reward for referring sales leads.
Working Hours & Shift Patterns
- Contracted Hours: 35 to 45 hours per week.
Shift Patterns (Rotating Rota):
- Week 1: Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:30
- Week 2: Monday to Friday, 13:00 – 21:30 (or afternoon/night variations based on depot rotas)
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and safety inspections on commercial vehicles (primarily DAF heavy goods vehicles, trailers, and vans).
- Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using official DAF diagnostic technology.
- Perform MOT preparation, repairs, and compliance inspections in line with DVSA standards.
- Complete job cards, service sheets, and compliance documentation accurately.
- (DAFAid candidates) Respond to emergency roadside breakdowns, vehicle recoveries, and on-call repairs within the designated coverage zone.
Key Requirements
- Qualification: NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
- Experience: Proven experience working on HGVs / Commercial Vehicles within a dealership, fleet workshop, or independent garage setting.
- License: Full UK Driving License (Class 1 / Class 2 HGV license is highly advantageous; training supported).
- Skills: Strong diagnostic capabilities, high attention to detail, and a focus on first-time fix rates and safety compliance.
Interested in Applying?
For more details or to submit your application, get in touch with Contek Recruitment Solutions