Vehicle Technician (HGV Training)

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Job information

  • Location: Barnstaple, Devon
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £37000 - £42000 per annum + Bonus (OTE 44k) + 10% Pension
  • Published: 18 June 2026

Vehicle Technician (HGV Training)
£37,000 – £42,000 + Bonus (OTE 44k) + 10% Pension + 36 Days Holiday + Training + Progression
Barnstaple, Devon

Are you a Mechanic/Vehicle Technician looking for a career where you are invested in, with full internal training to become a qualified HGV Technician?

In this hands-on role you will be dealing with light goods vehicles such as vans and cars that have been planned in for maintenance or servicing, then completing the required jobs on the vehicles. You will gain further training on HGVs once fully up to speed.

Founded in the early 90’s, this contract hire and fleet management company work closely with local authorities across the country and pride themselves on their extremely stable growth and commitment to sustainability. This role will be working out of a new workshop which they have gained through their continuous expansion.

This role would suit someone with experience working on cars or vans, looking to gain further training and progress directly to an HGV Technician.

The Role:

  • Hands-on maintenance, repairs, and servicing of light goods vehicles
  • Training and progression onto HGVs
  • Workshop based, with very occasional on site call outs
  • Monday – Friday, days-based, 45 hours a week

The Person:

  • Vehicle Mechanic / Technician
  • Looking to progress onto HGVs

Reference number: BBBH25709

Service, HGV, Heavy, Van, Vans, Car, Cars, Vehicle, Maintenance, Servicing, Light, Goods, LGV, Mechanic, Servicing, Technician, Engineer, Barnstaple, Devon, Ilfracombe, Bideford, Exeter

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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