Lights Vehicle Technician

Questech Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in North London seeks a skilled Vehicle Technician to join a fleet maintenance team. The role involves maintaining and repairing vehicles, ensuring legal compliance and safety standards. Candidates should have a Level 3 Vehicle Repair qualification and experience in a busy workshop. The position offers a competitive salary of £42,558 per annum plus benefits and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

£1,500 welcome bonus

Fully paid PPE

Training and upskilling initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a busy vehicle workshop.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong understanding of maintenance practices and health & safety regulations.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently under pressure.
• Health & Safety Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair company vehicles to meet legal compliance.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues.
• Record service and repair history accurately.
• Work with the Transport team to ensure fleet availability.

Skills

Vehicle Repair

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 Vehicle Repair qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Overview
Our client is hiring a skilled and proactive Vehicle Technician to join a team of dedicated technicians.
Technicians with expertise in either Lights ,Commercial Vehicles or HGVs repair backgrounds will be considered for this role.
Operating from a Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU), well equipped workshops you will play a crucial role in ensuring the fleet remains roadworthy, compliant, and operational.
This includes performing routine inspections, repairs, servicing, and MOT preparation to maintain service standards and fleet reliability.

What’s on offer

* Job Title: Lights Commerical Vehicle Technician
* Industry: Fleet Maintenance
* Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
* Salary: £42,558 p/annum + £50 per day weekend shift allowance + £1,500 welcome bonus + benefits + over-time
* Location: North London
* Hours: 39.5 hours, 3-week rotation, + 1 in 3 Saturdays (day off in the week)
Monday to Friday

• Week 1 : 06:00 to 14:30
• Week 2 : 06:00 to 14:30
• Week 3 : 13:30 to 20:00

Technicians joining this fleet team will benefit from training and upskilling initiatives such as multi-skilling to repair all variety of different fleet vehicles. A lights technician will be fully trained to repair HGVs, comprehensive electric vehicle diagnostics training, forklift training/licensing, IRTEC renewal/upgrades and emergency/first aid training. Fully paid PPE, including overalls and steel toe capped boots.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair company vehicles and trailers, ensuring they meet legal compliance and safety standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing, inspections, and MOT preparation.
• Monitor and resolve driver-reported defects, ensuring vehicles remain in a roadworthy condition.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and bodywork issues, replacing faulty components, as necessary.
• Accurately record service and repair history in accordance with company policies and legal regulations.
• Ensure fleet vehicles are operational by following maintenance schedules, troubleshooting, and managing inventory.
• Work closely with the Transport team to ensure fleet availability meets operational needs, while minimising downtime to reduce disruptions to daily activities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Level 3 Vehicle Repair qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience within a busy vehicle workshop.
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong understanding of maintenance practices, health & safety regulations, and transport legislation.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work efficiently under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• A confident negotiator with a proactive approach.
• Health & Safety Compliance

How to apply

Call Jo at Questech Automotive Recruitment for a confidential discussion