HGV - Automotive Technician / Mechanic - Southampton

Enterprise Rent-A-Car; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental company in the UK is seeking an HGV Technician / Mechanic for their Flex-E-Rent team. This role offers a competitive salary, overtime, and structured career progression opportunities, including a strong focus on work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a diverse range of vehicles in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career progress opportunities

Employee perks like car hire discounts

Pension and life assurance benefits

Generous annual leave and bank holidays

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance required.
• Experience working with HGVs or LCVs is essential.
• A valid Full UK / Irish / EU Class C or CE Driving Licence is needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing HGVs and specialist vehicles.
• Ensuring vehicles meet safety and quality standards.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Experience with HGVs

Detail-oriented approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Overview

Competitive Salary + Overtime + Career Progression + £1500 JOINING BONUS*

Join a Team That Keeps the UK Moving

Make Your Move and join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly moves the world. At Enterprise Mobility, we operate one of the UK's most diverse and dynamic vehicle fleets. Now, we're looking for a skilled and motivated HGV Technician / Mechanic to join our Flex-E-Rent Southampton workshop team. If you're passionate about vehicles and want to work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, this is your opportunity to thrive.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay - With overtime paid at 1.25x and annual salary reviews.
• Structured Career Development - Our 5-stage training programme can take you to Master Technician level.
• Work-Life Balance - Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend shifts.
• Generous Leave - 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30+ with service + bank holidays + time off on your Birthday!
• Comprehensive Benefits - Including pension, life assurance, access to same day virtual private GP appointments & more!
• Employee Perks - Discounts on car hire, Cycle to Work scheme, paid volunteer days.

What Division will I be working in?

Enterprise Flex-E-Rent is our commercial vehicle rental division, providing services tailored to the needs of commercial vehicle hire customers from locations all across the UK and Ireland. Join our team and be one of the people driving our growth.

To help understand and find out more about our Flex-E-Rent division of Enterprise Mobility, please visit: Commercial Vehicle Hire | Enterprise Flex-E-Rent (flexerent.co.uk)

Location

Enterprise Flex-E-Rent, 18 Premier Way, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey SO51 9DQ

*£750 payable in first months' pay and £750 payable after successful completion of 90-day probation review. subject to tax and NI deductions

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing:

• Diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of HGVs and specialist vehicles
• Working with top brands like Mercedes, Iveco, and Ford
• Ensuring all vehicles meet safety and quality standards
• Prepare vehicles for MOT
• Collaborating with a skilled, friendly team

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent)
• Experience working with HGVs or LCVs
• A Full UK / Irish / EU Class C or CE (formerly Class 1 or 2) Manual Driving Licence
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and a passion for vehicle maintenance

Enterprise Mobility is a family-owned business that values its people. We invest in your growth, support your ambitions, and offer a stable, rewarding career path.

Apply now and take the next step in your journey with a company that puts technicians first. Should you require our relocation assistance please speak to a member of the Talent Acquisition Team for details.

Please note that all applicants must have the ability to pass a security check involving financial probity and basic criminality.