LCV Technician

Octane Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

No weekends

Training programme

Progression to Master Technician

Salary reviews

Birthday off

Pension and life assurance

Healthcare support

Employee discounts

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking a Vehicle Technician for an established workshop in Oldbury. The role covers servicing, maintenance and repairs across a varied commercial vehicle fleet, with a Monday-to-Friday 8:00am–5:00pm schedule.

You will diagnose faults, prepare vehicles for MOT and work to high safety standards, with training and progression opportunities toward Master Technician and regular salary reviews. Overtime available to boost earnings.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.
• Experience as Vehicle Technician / Mechanic.
• Experience working on LCVs.
• Strong servicing, maintenance and repair experience.
• Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Proactive and organised approach to workload.
• Full UK, Irish or EU manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs across a varied commercial vehicle fleet.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults.
• Completing repairs efficiently and to a high standard.
• Working across a range of different makes and models.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT.
• Ensuring vehicles meet required safety and quality standards.
• Completing preventative and scheduled maintenance.
• Accurately recording completed work.
• Working closely with other technicians and workshop colleagues.
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in accordance with workshop procedures.

Skills

Diagnostic faults

Servicing & maintenance

Teamwork

Organised & proactive

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Vehicle Technician – Oldbury

£36,465 – £38,896 Basic Salary | | Monday to Friday | No Weekends

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm – 42.5 hours per week

Why work for us? You'll be joining a supportive and professional workshop offering an excellent Monday-to-Friday working week with no weekends, alongside the opportunity to increase your earnings through overtime your standard hourly rate. You'll also benefit from a structured technical training programme with the opportunity to progress to Master Technician level, while gaining experience across a varied commercial vehicle fleet.

Vehicle Technician – Benefits

• £36,465 – £38,896 basic salary
• Overtime
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
• 42.5-hour working week
• No weekend working
• Structured technical training programme
• Opportunity to progress to Master Technician
• Regular salary reviews
• Excellent long-term career progression
• Generous annual leave
• Birthday off
• Pension and life assurance
• Healthcare support
• Employee discount schemes
• Stable, permanent position

Vehicle Technician – Role

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs across a varied commercial vehicle fleet
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
• Completing repairs efficiently and to a high standard
• Working across a range of different makes and models
• Preparing vehicles for MOT
• Ensuring vehicles meet required safety and quality standards
• Completing preventative and scheduled maintenance
• Accurately recording completed work
• Working closely with other technicians and workshop colleagues
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in accordance with workshop procedures

Vehicle Technician – Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent
• Previous experience working as a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic
• Experience working on LCVs
• Strong servicing, maintenance and repair experience
• Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Proactive and organised approach to workload
• High standards of workmanship and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a workshop team
• Full UK, Irish or EU manual driving licence

This Vehicle Technician opportunity would particularly suit someone looking to move into a stable commercial fleet environment where they can continue developing technically without sacrificing their weekends.
You'll be joining an established operation with a strong focus on training, progression and providing technicians with the support they need to build a long-term career.