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HGV Technician (Newhaven)


Company : Tomsetts Distribution Ltd


Location : Newhaven, South East


Created : 2026-03-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Stop Replacing Parts You Could Fix. Join A Workshop That Actually Lets You Be A Mechanic.Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.Here's what you won't find at Tomsetts: Corporate timesheets counting every minute of your PMI Being told to replace entire units when a bulb would do The same repetitive fleet work, day in, day out Birthday gift cards instead of proper respect for your trade Here's what you will find:A 50-year-old family business in Newhaven that's genuinely growing its workshop operation - and needs two more skilled HGV/commercial vehicle techs to make it happen. The work: Proper variety. Our own artics, rigids and trailers. Third-party commercials including local coach operators. Even a bit of fleet car maintenance. No two days the same. And when something's broken? You're trusted to actually fix it - repair and reuse, not just chuck expensive parts at it to hit a time target.You'll work alongside drivers, traffic office and warehouse teams that actually appreciate what you do. Small team (currently two techs), real camaraderie, none of the factory-line pressure of corporate workshops. Why now matters: We're doubling the workshop team because the work's there and growing. In the next 12-24 months we're converting our warehouse into a three-bay workshop including an MOT centre. Get in now and you're not just filling a role - you're getting in early on something that's building. Opportunity to progress into managing lanes or the MOT operation. Training and development as we grow. What we need: Qualified HGV or PSV technician who can diagnose, repair and maintain commercial vehicles properly. Someone who wants to actually repair things, not just swap parts on a stopwatch. What we pay: 37,500 - 45,000 depending on experience. No gimmicks - just fair money for skilled work.We're an Armed Forces Covenant Bronze employer. Established 1975. Family-run. Based in Newhaven. Want out of the corporate meat grinder? xjdpvnf This is your exit.Contact Ian Jones: /Job Type: Full-timePay: 37,500.00-45,000.00 per yearWork Location: In person