Lead Automotive Technician - Bristol

Enterprise Holdings; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned vehicle service company is seeking a skilled Lead Automotive Technician in Bristol to supervise the Flex-E-Rent team. Responsibilities include maintaining workshop productivity, supervising technicians, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and overseeing vehicle servicing and repairs. Ideal candidates should possess NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and full UK Driving Licence (Cat C). The company values growth, offers competitive pay, and provides opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Structured career development

Work-life balance

Generous leave

Comprehensive benefits

Employee perks

Promotion opportunities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering in motor vehicle maintenance and/or City & Guilds Level 2 in motor vehicle maintenance.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a security check.
• Full UK Driving Licence (Cat C).

Responsibilities

• Maintain workshop productivity to meet standards.
• Supervise technicians, ensuring quality assurance.
• Manage staff attendance and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety policies.
• Perform high-quality servicing and repairs.
• Monitor and manage stock levels with the parts supervisor.

Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Detail-oriented approach

Supervisory experience

Passion for vehicle maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering in motor vehicle maintenance

City & Guilds Level 2 in motor vehicle maintenance

Job description

Overview

Competitive Salary + Career Progression

Join a Team That Keeps the UK Moving

Make Your Moveand join a team where leadership is valued, growth is supported, and your work drives real impact. AtEnterprise Mobility, weoperateone of the most diverse and dynamic vehicle fleets in the UK and Ireland. Now,we’relooking for a skilled and motivatedLead Automotive Technicianto lead our Flex-E-Rent team inBristol. Ifyou'repassionate about vehicles and team development, this is your opportunity to thrive.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay

• Structured Career Development

• 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.

• Promotion Opportunities–Our “promote from within” policy means your career can grow with us

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 locationsall acrossthe 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

119BurcottRd, Avonmouth, Bristol BS11 8AD

Responsibilities

WhatYou’llBe Doing:

• Maintain workshop productivity to meet Enterprise Flex-E-Rent standards, including strong coordination with Fleet Control.

• Supervise technicians, ensuring appraisals, training, competent person assessments, and internal quality assurance are completed.

• Manage staff attendance, holiday scheduling, and overtime authorisation.

• Ensure all workshop activitiescomply withHealth & Safety, environmental policies, risk assessments, SSOW, manual handling and COSHH requirements.

• Achieve and uphold Competent Person status for yourself and the team, arranging required training via the Fleet Services Engineer.

• Oversee and carry out high-quality servicing, diagnostics, repairs, preventative maintenance, and MOT preparation to ensure legislative compliance and vehicle safety.

• Support on-site customer servicing or repairs whenrequired, ensuringaccuratecompletion of all related documentation.

• Monitor and manage stock levels with the parts supervisor, ensuring all deliveries and returns follow company procedures.

Qualifications

WhatWe’reLooking For:

• NVQLevel 3 in Engineeringin motor vehicle maintenance and/or City & GuildsLevel 2 in motor vehiclemaintenance

• Previoussupervisory experiencepreferred

• Full UK Driving Licence (Cat C)

• Proficient withMicrosoft Excel

• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and a passion for vehicle maintenance

• Ability to pass a security check (criminality, financial, and employment references)

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

Apply nowand take the next step in your journey with a company that puts technicians first. Should yourequireour relocationassistanceplease speak to a member of the Talent Acquisition Team for details.