What is a Heavy Vehicle Senior Technician?
A Heavy Vehicle Senior Technician is an experienced heavy vehicle professional who takes on more complex repairs, advanced fault finding, and supports the wider workshop team. Building on the skills developed as a Heavy Vehicle Technician, this role involves a deeper understanding of vehicle systems and greater responsibility for quality and efficiency.
Working in a busy workshop or depot, Senior Technicians often act as a point of support for junior team members, helping to diagnose issues, oversee work standards, and ensure jobs are completed to a high level. They play a key role in maintaining productivity and ensuring vehicles are repaired safely and correctly.
Your responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical faults
- Support and guide junior technicians
- Carry out advanced servicing and repair work
- Ensure all work meets safety and compliance standards
- Use diagnostic tools to identify faults accurately
- Assist with quality checks and workshop efficiency
What You'll need
Core skills
- Advanced mechanical and electrical knowledge
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Leadership and mentoring ability
What You'll Gain
Transferable skills
- Communication skills
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision making
What You'll Use
Key skills
- Advanced diagnostics
- Fault finding across multiple vehicle systems
- Use of specialist diagnostic equipment
Role opportunities
- Progress to Diagnostic TechnicianÂ
- Move into Master Technician rolesÂ
- Step into supervisory roles such as Workshop ControllerÂ
Other related routes
National Careers Website
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Automotive Sector Roles
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