Perfect Placement UK Ltd

Commercial Vehicle Technician

Billingham TS2 1LU

Key information

Pay
£41,769 to £44,362 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
27 Oct 2026
Closing date
25 Nov 2026

About this role

We are recruiting a Commercial Vehicle Technician to join our established commercial vehicle business in Billingham. This is an excellent Commercial Vehicle Technician opportunity to work on a diverse range of vehicles, including 3.5-tonne vans, flatbeds, heavy curtainsiders and tractor units.

Benefits

  • Basic salary of up to £41,769.
  • Early and late shift rotation across a two-week rota.

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Week one

06:00–15:30, Monday to Friday.

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Week two

11:00–20:30, Monday to Friday.

  • Alternate Saturday mornings, 07:00–12:00, paid at overtime rates.
  • Industry-leading training from commencement and throughout your career.
  • Optional overtime to maximise earnings.
  • Opportunities for development and progression.
  • Off-site working and breakdown attendance opportunities.
  • The opportunity to join a well-established commercial vehicle specialist.

Duties of a

Commercial Vehicle Technician

  • Inspecting and repairing vehicles to DVSA standards.
  • Preparing vehicles for MOT testing and presenting them for test.
  • Diagnosing faults using specialist diagnostic equipment.
  • Completing mechanical and electrical repairs.
  • Attending breakdowns and completing off-site repairs when required.
  • Maintaining high standards of workmanship and customer service.
  • Supporting customers by helping to keep their vehicles on the road.

Requirements of a

Commercial Vehicle Technician

  • A Level 3 vehicle maintenance qualification.
  • Experience working as an HGV Technician or in a commercial vehicle environment.
  • Dealership experience is desirable.
  • An MOT licence is desirable but not essential.
  • The ability to work accurately and effectively as part of a team.
  • A proactive attitude and willingness to develop technical knowledge.
  • Awareness of health and safety requirements.
  • Your own tools.
  • A full UK driving licence.

This Commercial Vehicle Technician role is suitable for experienced HGV Technicians and individuals from a commercial vehicle background at various skill levels. If you are a Commercial Vehicle Technician seeking a varied role with structured training and genuine development opportunities, we would welcome your application.

Contact Sam Butcher, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Billingham and Stockton-on-Tees, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Job get in touch today.