LCV Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Mon-Fri days (No weekends)

Overtime 1.25x

Pension and Life Assurance

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced LCV Technician for a leading commercial fleet workshop in Shrewsbury. You will service, maintain and repair light commercial and fleet vehicles, diagnosing faults and ensuring safety and quality standards.

This role offers a £1,500 joining bonus, Monday to Friday daytime shifts with no weekends, and progression through a structured training programme. Overtime paid at 1.25x and strong benefits accompany the package.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent.
• Must hold a full UK, Irish or EU manual driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Previous experience maintaining and repairing LCVs or HGVs.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair light commercial and fleet vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and electronic faults.
• Carry out routine inspections and vehicle health checks.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Servicing and repair

Strong troubleshooting

Education

Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced LCV Technician, Light Commercial Vehicle Technician, Van Technician or Commercial Vehicle Mechanic to join a leading commercial vehicle fleet workshop in Shrewsbury. Applicants must have previous LCV or HGV maintenance experience, hold a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent, possess a full UK, Irish or EU manual driving licence and have the right to work in the UK.

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3AB

Hours: Monday to Friday | Day Shifts | No Weekends

Why Apply?

• £1,500 joining bonus (£750 in first month's pay and £750 after successful completion of 90-day probation, subject to eligibility)
• Monday to Friday – No weekends
• Overtime paid at 1.25x
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Additional birthday leave
• Structured five-stage training programme with progression to Master Technician
• Annual salary reviews
• Company pension and Life Assurance
• Same-day virtual private GP appointments
• Discounted car hire and Cycle to Work scheme
• Service, maintain and repair light commercial vehicles and fleet vehicles
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and electronic faults
• Carry out routine inspections and vehicle health checks
• Prepare commercial vehicles for MOT testing
• Identify faults and complete necessary repairs
• Ensure all vehicles meet required safety and quality standards
• Maintain accurate workshop records and documentation
• Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent
• Previous experience maintaining and repairing LCVs or HGVs
• Strong diagnostic, servicing and repair skills
• Full UK, Irish or EU manual driving licence
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to pass pre-employment security checks

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.