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Role: HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic Location: Reading, RG2 0QX Hours: 45 hours per week | 9 hours per day between 06:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday  Salary: between £47,582.54 and £51,031.61  pa DOE We're looking for a skilled HGV Technician to join our Aftermarket team, carrying out maintenance, servicing and repairs on our specialist fleet. This is a hands-on role where you'll use your technical expertise to diagnose faults, solve problems and deliver high-quality work that keeps vehicles safe, compliant and on the road. What you'll be doing Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on chassis and mounted equipment Servicing and maintaining vehicles to industry and company standards Preparing vehicles for MOT inspections and completing quality checks Carrying out body, chassis and hydraulic repairs as required Using diagnostic tools and systems to identify and resolve issues Completing job records accurately and updating workshop systems Working closely with customers to provide a professional service Following health, safety and quality procedures at all times Supporting continuous improvement through ongoing technical training and development What we're looking for Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance (or equivalent) Experience maintaining and repairing commercial vehicles Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills Knowledge of vehicle electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams A proactive approach to problem solving Good communication and customer service skills Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively It would be great if you also have Experience working on refuse collection vehicles or similar specialist vehicles Experience with electric vehicles IRTEC accreditation or manufacturer training HGV Class 2 licence Experience using workshop management systems Ready to put your skills to work on vehicles that make a real difference every day? We'd love to hear from you!   We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your growth in the role. At Dennis Eagle we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident organisation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. As part of our dedication to creating a supportive environment, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We invite you to engage in an open conversation with us about how we can best support you and ensure that your unique skills and talents are recognised and valued. Your success is integral to our collective growth, and we look forward to working together to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive.   Why You’ll Love Working Here: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays: this is based on a 5 day working week   (pro rata to 20 days plus Bank Holidays for a 4 day working week) Enhanced Pension Scheme and DIS Benefit: The company contributes 5% of total salary into our pension scheme, and 5x basic salary Death In Service. Employee Assistance Programme:  Access a 24-hour helpline for support with life's challenges, including stress & anxiety, bereavement, relationship advice, tenancy & housing concerns, counselling, financial wellbeing, legal information, substance issues, family matters, childcare support, medical information, and consumer issues. Health Shield Medical Cash Plan:  All employees receive membership to a company-funded medical cash plan. This scheme allows you to claim cash back for medical expenses, including prescriptions, dental, optical, physiothera