Van / LCV Technician

Octane Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime at 1.5x pay

Flexible working hours

Costco Card

Pension Contributions

Life Insurance

Private Health Care

Brand training and career development

Multiple social events

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited in Swinton is seeking a Van Technician / LCV Technician to join a trusted independent specialist. You will service and maintain vehicles, diagnose faults across electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems, and perform MOT testing duties if qualified.

The role offers a clear path to develop skills within a family‑like culture. Schedule is Mon-Fri, 40 hours, with 1 in 3 Saturdays paid overtime.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Experience fixing Vans/LCVs is essential.
• Main dealership experience is beneficial but not essential.
• NVQ/IMI/City and Guilds Mechanical Engineering Level 3 or equivalent appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and maintenance of all vehicles (Van/LCV).
• Electrical, mechanical and hydraulic fault diagnosis and repair; warranty work per brand parameters.
• Department of Transport (MOT) testing duties if qualified.

Skills

Full UK driving license

5+ years experience as Vehicle Tech

Experience fixing Vans/LCVs

Main dealership experience beneficial

Education

NVQ/IMI/City and Guilds Mechanical Engineering Level 3

Level 2 with main dealership experience

Job description

VanTechnician / LCV Technician - Swinton

Salary Up to £50,000 Basic + Overtime at 1.5x Pay (Up to £36.06ph) DOE & Qualifications

Days Monday Friday, 40 hours per week, 8 hour working days (flexible working hours between 7:30am - 5:30pm, so can be 9am -5:30pm or 8am - 4:30pm), 1 in 3 Saturday mornings on a rota paid at 1.5x (8am 12pm)

Ref 31062

We have a new job vacancy available for a Van Technician / LCV Technician in Swinton. My client is a great independent specialist in the area with a family like culture. This is a great opportunity for a Van Technician / LCV Technician that is looking for a place to settle in long term.

Van Technician / LCV Technician Benefits:

• Overtime at 1.5x pay
• Flexible working hours
• Costco Card
• Pension Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Private Health Care
• Brand training and career development
• Multiple social events

Van Technician / LCV Technician Role:

• Carry out servicing and maintenance of all vehicles
• Electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic fault diagnosis and repair, this work may include warranty approved work in line with our brand parameters
• Department of Transport (MOT) testing duties (if qualified)

Van Technician / LCV Technician Requirements:

• Full UK driving license
• Must have atleast 5+ years experience as a Vehicle Technician
• Experience in fixing Vans/ LCV's is essential
• Main dealership experience is beneficial but not essential
• NVQ, IMI, City and Guilds or Mechanical Engineeering level 3 or equivalent ideally but will consider level 2 with main dealership experience
• We would consider applicants with less experience if you have main dealer experience at Ford or any Stellantis brand