Light Vehicle Technichian

KCJ Care & Wellbeing Ltd; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable vehicle maintenance company is seeking an experienced Light Vehicle Technician to join their workshop team. The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles in a supportive environment. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000, a £500 tool allowance, and a variety of additional benefits including paid holiday and a company pension.

Benefits

£500 annual tool allowance

Performance-based bonus scheme

£1,500 signing-on bonus

Funded training and development

28 days paid holiday

Company pension

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a similar role is a plus.
• Full UK Driving Licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing customer vehicles.
• Performing diagnostic work and general mechanical repairs.
• Maintaining workshop cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Confident diagnostic and fault-finding skills

Ability to work independently

Positive attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Our client is a long-established and growing business operating from their purpose-built site at Membury, just off the M4. Providing first-class workshop facilities for car, van, and light commercial servicing and repair, alongside industry-leading roadside breakdown and recovery operations across Wiltshire, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire.

Reason for hiring: With continued business growth and demand for high-quality maintenance services, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Light Vehicle Technician to join our workshop team.

Role overview

You’ll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing customer vehicles and in-house light recovery fleet. This includes diagnostic work, general mechanical repairs, and MOT preparation. The role is varied and rewarding, with steady daytime hours and an excellent working environment. Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (no weekend rota).

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, inspections, and repairs on cars, vans, and light commercials.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults.
• Complete job cards, service sheets, and repair notes accurately.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness and safe working practices.
• Liaise with service advisors and customers where needed.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or strong experience in a similar role.
• Confident diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently.

Offer

• £45,000 annual salary (Monday–Friday, no weekends)
• £500 annual tool allowance
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• £1,500 signing-on bonus (paid after successful probation)
• Referral bonus scheme
• Funded training and development
• Overtime opportunities
• Company uniform
• 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company pension
• Employee discount scheme