Maintenance Mechanic

Auto Skills UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Birthday day off

Pension & life assurance

25 days leave

Job summary

Auto Skills UK in Southampton is seeking a Maintenance Technician / Mechanic to service, maintain and repair commercial rental vehicles. The role offers £34,000 - £37,500 DOE plus overtime and Monday to Friday hours with no weekend shifts.

You will inspect systems, diagnose faults, and record work, with a 5-stage training programme guiding progression to Master Technician. Benefits include 25 days leave, pension, life assurance and a birthday day off.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with HGVs, LCVs or commercial vehicles.
• Full UK, Irish or EU Class C or CE manual driving licence.
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills.
• Proactive and detail-focused.
• Pride in producing high-quality work.
• Genuine interest in vehicle maintenance and developing skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine servicing, maintenance and repairs on commercial rental vehicles.
• Inspecting vehicle systems and components to ensure they are safe and operating correctly.
• Identifying worn or defective components and carrying out repairs or replacement.
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently and accurately.
• Test driving vehicles where appropriate and where the correct driving licence is held.
• Accurately recording all work completed on the relevant computer systems.
• Completing paperwork and job handovers to the Workshop Manager / Lead Technician.
• Ensuring vehicles are left in a safe and roadworthy condition.
• Working safely and maintaining high workshop standards.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Diagnostic skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Quality workmanship

Career-minded

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN / MECHANIC

Location: Southampton

Salary: £34,000 - £37,500 DOE + Overtime

Hours: Monday to Friday

What's on Offer

• £34,000 - £37,500 basic salary, depending on experience
• Overtime
• Monday to Friday working - no weekend shifts
• Annual salary reviews
• 5-stage training programme with progression to Master Technician
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Holiday entitlement increasing to 30+ days with service
• Birthday day off
• Pension and life assurance

The Role

• Carrying out routine servicing, maintenance and repairs on commercial rental vehicles
• Inspecting vehicle systems and components to ensure they are safe and operating correctly
• Identifying worn or defective components and carrying out repairs or replacement
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently and accurately
• Test driving vehicles where appropriate and where the correct driving licence is held
• Accurately recording all work completed on the relevant computer systems
• Completing paperwork and job handovers to the Workshop Manager / Lead Technician
• Ensuring vehicles are left in a safe and roadworthy condition
• Working safely and maintaining high workshop standards

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance or an equivalent qualification
• Previous experience working with HGVs, LCVs or commercial vehicles
• Full UK, Irish or EU Class C or CE manual driving licence
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills
• A proactive and detail-focused approach
• Someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work
• A genuine interest in vehicle maintenance and developing their technical skills