HGV Technician
HGV Breakdown Technician – Maidstone
Shift Pattern: Earlies/Lates
Salary: Competitive salary, plus additional standby pay
Training provided – if you are a qualified technician, we can provide the breakdown training.
An excellent benefits package, including:
· In-house technical training and clear progression routes
· Overtime available
· Annual bonus eligibility
· Enhanced parental leave
· 25 days’ holiday (rising with service) plus public holidays
· Company-matched pension scheme
· Life insurance (4× basic salary)
· Access to a loan car scheme
· Branded overalls and PPE provided
· Discounts at major retailers, including grocery brands
We’re looking for a skilled and motivated HGV Technician to join our Maidstone team as our Breakdown Technician. If you’re experienced in heavy vehicles or you’re a technician from automotive, plant, agricultural, or military engineering looking to step into the HGV world, this is a great opportunity to develop your career with a leading manufacturer.
Breakdown training provided!
What you’ll be doing:
· Responding to roadside breakdowns and carrying out fast, safe, and effective repairs
· Diagnosing faults using the latest diagnostic equipment
· Completing servicing, maintenance, and mechanical repairs on HGVs
· Delivering a high standard of customer service while working independently
· Ensuring all work is completed with safety front of mind
About you:
· Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills
· A proactive, safety-focused approach
· The ability to work independently and under pressure
· Experience as an HGV, LCV, car, plant, agricultural, or military technician
Next steps
1. Apply today if the role matches your skills and ambitions.
2. Our recruitment team will be in touch.
3. Shortlisted candidates will speak with the hiring manager.
4. You’ll be invited for a tour of the workshop and facilities.
If you require adjustments during the application process, contact our Recruitment Team at sgb.recruitment@scania.com
Working for Scania is not just about the job. It’s about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementary life insurance, financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.
At Scania we invest considerably in colleague development, and you can expect to receive comprehensive training and career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation.
We have a strong and supportive culture, where each individual is seen, respected and has the potential to contribute. We trust each other to act and make decisions, and we believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs. For us, diversity and inclusion is a strategic necessity. By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences, we ensure we have the right people and together with an inclusive corporate culture, this drives our business forward. We want our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us, no matter where they are from or who they are, and we strive to achieve an inclusive and family-friendly environment for everyone.
Scania is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values; CUSTOMER FIRST, RESPECT, ELIMINATION OF WASTE, RESPONSIBILITY and TEAM SPIRIT in all we do.
Maidstone, GB, ME14 3AA