Maintenance Technician / Mechanic - Workshop Based - Southampton

Enterprise Flex-E-Rent; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay (1.25x)

Career progression program

25 days annual leave

Pension

Life assurance

GP appointments

Car hire discounts

Cycle to Work

Volunteer days

Job summary

Enterprise Flex-E-Rent in Southampton is seeking a Maintenance Technician/Mechanic to join our workshop team. You will carry out maintenance and servicing on rental vehicles, test systems, and repair or replace worn parts to keep fleets safe and reliable.

The role offers a structured career path with 5-stage training to Master Technician level, a Monday–Friday schedule, and benefits including pension and life assurance. Security check required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent).
• Experience working with HGVs or LCVs.
• Full UK/Irish/EU Class C or CE driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance tasks & servicing on Rental Vehicles.
• Test and check that systems and components are safe, secure and working properly.
• Identify and repair or replace worn parts ahead of the vehicle's breakdown or damage.
• Test drive vehicles where permitted and correct driving license is held.
• Record work carried out on computer systems accordingly and accurately as you go, submitting paperwork to the Workshop Manager /Lead Tech at the end of each day/ shift.
• Complete jobs in full before the end of your shift or carry out job handover as required ensuring the vehicle is left in a safe condition with necessary safety signage present.

Skills

HGV/LCV experience

Driving licence (Class C/CE)

Proactive, detail-oriented

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Overview

Competitive Salary + Overtime + Career Progression

Join a Team That Keeps the UK Moving

Make Your Move and join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly moves the world. At Enterprise Mobility, we operate one of the UK's most diverse and dynamic vehicle fleets. Now, we are looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician / Mechanic to join our Flex-E-Rent Southampton workshop team. If you're passionate about vehicles and want to work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, this is your opportunity to thrive.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay - With overtime paid at 1.25x and annual salary reviews.
• Structured Career Development - Our 5-stage training programme can take you to Master Technician level.
• 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.

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 locations all across the 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

Enterprise Flex-E-Rent, 18 Premier Way, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey SO51 9DQ

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing:

• Carry out maintenance tasks & servicing on Rental Vehicles.
• Test and check that systems and components are safe, secure and working properly.
• Identify and repair or replace worn parts ahead of the vehicle's breakdown or damage.
• Test drive vehicles where permitted and correct driving license is held.
• Record work carried out on computer systems accordingly and accurately as you go, submitting paperwork to the Workshop Manager /Lead Tech at the end of each day/ shift.
• Complete jobs in full before the end of your shift or carry out job handover as required ensuring the vehicle is left in a safe condition with necessary safety signage present.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent)
• Experience working with HGVs or LCVs
• A Full UK / Irish / EU Class C or CE (formerly Class 1 or 2) Manual Driving Licence
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and a passion for vehicle maintenance

Enterprise Mobility

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

Please note that all applicants must have the ability to pass a security check involving financial probity and basic criminality.