Maintenance Technician

Octane Recruitment Limited; Romsey; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,500 joining bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a busy workshop, servicing a varied fleet of rental vehicles. A £1,500 joining bonus is on offer, with Monday–Friday hours and clear career progression.

The role requires right to work in the UK, a full UK driving licence, and Level 2/3 Vehicle Maintenance qualifications, with practical workshop experience in servicing and repairs. The position is permanent and workshop-based.

Qualifications

• Practical workshop experience carrying out servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs.
• Good understanding of vehicle inspections, brakes, suspension, steering and general mechanical systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy workshop team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and scheduled maintenance on fleet vehicles.
• Complete brake, tyre and general mechanical repairs.
• Inspect vehicles to ensure they meet safety and compliance standards.
• Identify worn or damaged components before they result in vehicle breakdowns.
• Carry out repairs and replace parts to manufacturer and company standards.
• Use workshop systems to accurately record completed work.
• Road test vehicles where appropriate and licence permits.
• Complete work to a high standard whilst maintaining a safe and organised workshop.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Mechanical repairs

Vehicle inspections

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualification

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Maintenance Technician | Vehicle Technician | Mechanic

Maintenance Technician required for a busy workshop servicing and maintaining a varied fleet of rental vehicles. £1,500 joining bonus, Monday to Friday working, structured training and genuine career progression. Must have the right to work in the UK.

Location: Southampton (Romsey)

Pay: £15.69 - £16.00 per hour (circa £35,000+ per year depending on experience)

Joining Bonus: £1,500 (£750 paid in your first month's salary and £750 after successful completion of your 90-day probation)

Job Type: Permanent | Full Time

Working Hours: Workshop based role working 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexible working hours between 7:00am and 6:00pm, with most technicians working 8:00am - 5:00pm. No weekend work required. Saturday overtime is entirely optional and paid at enhanced rates.

Benefits for the Maintenance Technician

• £1,500 joining bonus


• Competitive hourly rate with regular salary reviews


• Optional overtime paid at enhanced rates


• Monday to Friday working with no mandatory weekends


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Birthday day off


• Paid volunteering days


• Modern workshop with excellent equipment and technical support


• Structured training programme with the opportunity to progress to Level 3 qualification (where applicable)

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and scheduled maintenance on fleet vehicles


• Complete brake, tyre and general mechanical repairs


• Inspect vehicles to ensure they meet safety and compliance standards


• Identify worn or damaged components before they result in vehicle breakdowns


• Carry out repairs and replace parts to manufacturer and company standards


• Use workshop systems to accurately record completed work


• Road test vehicles where appropriate and licence permits


• Complete work to a high standard whilst maintaining a safe and organised workshop

Maintenance Technician Requirements

• Right to work in the UK


• Full UK driving licence


• Level 2 or Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualification (NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds or equivalent)


• Practical workshop experience carrying out servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs


• Good understanding of vehicle inspections, brakes, suspension, steering and general mechanical systems


• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy workshop team


• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop

Technicians with a Level 2 qualification who are looking to progress to Level 3 are encouraged to apply, with structured training and development available.

Reference: JAVT