Van Technician

Autotech Recruit Ltd; Truro; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Enhanced overtime rates

25 days holiday

Training and development

Pension

Life assurance

Tool insurance

Employee assistance

Discount platform

Cycle-to-work

Vehicle purchase schemes

Uniform provided

Long service awards

Job summary

Autotech Recruit Ltd is seeking a skilled Van Technician for a busy commercial vehicle workshop in Truro. You will service, maintain, diagnose, and repair light commercial vehicles to manufacturer standards, with a focus on quality and safety.

The role offers a competitive basic salary with uncapped bonus potential and enhanced overtime rates on Saturdays. Join a growing team that values training, career progression, and long-term stability.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous motor trade experience as a Vehicle or Van Technician.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repair work to manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose vehicle faults quickly and accurately.
• Complete vehicle inspections and repair documentation.
• Utilise workshop systems and diagnostic equipment effectively.
• Identify and report additional work requirements where necessary.
• Conduct final quality and safety inspections before vehicle handover.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.
• Support colleagues in maintaining a productive and customer-focused workshop environment.

Skills

Diagnostics

Team player

Attention to detail

UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Van Technician – Truro Join a Growing Commercial Vehicle Workshop
Location: Truro
Salary: Competitive basic salary with uncapped bonus potential
Hours: Monday to Friday plus Saturday mornings on a rota basis, paid at enhanced overtime rates

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Van Technician to join a busy and expanding commercial vehicle workshop in Truro.

Due to continued growth and investment in the aftersales operation, our client is expanding its workshop capacity and is seeking ambitious technicians who are looking to develop their skills and build a long-term career within a successful automotive retail group.

You’ll be responsible for carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and inspections on light commercial vehicles while ensuring all work is completed to manufacturer and company standards.

The Company

Our client is a well-established and award-winning automotive retail group with a strong footprint across the South West. Representing a range of leading automotive brands, they continue to invest heavily in their people, facilities, and training programmes.

Unlike many businesses in the sector, they are actively expanding their operations, creating genuine opportunities for career progression, personal development, and long-term stability.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary with uncapped bonus scheme
• Sign-on bonus available (subject to eligibility)
• Enhanced overtime rates for Saturday shifts
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Manufacturer-accredited training and development
• Ongoing technical training and career progression opportunities
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Tool insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Retail and lifestyle discount platform
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee vehicle purchase schemes (where applicable)
• Uniform and workshop equipment provided
• Long service recognition awards

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repair work to manufacturer standards
• Diagnose vehicle faults efficiently and accurately
• Complete vehicle inspections and repair documentation
• Utilise workshop systems and diagnostic equipment effectively
• Identify and report additional work requirements where necessary
• Conduct final quality and safety inspections before vehicle handover
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
• Support colleagues in maintaining a productive and customer-focused workshop environment

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification (or equivalent)
• Previous motor trade experience as a Vehicle or Van Technician
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Commercial vehicle experience beneficial but not essential
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong team player
• Full UK driving licence

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a technician looking to join a business that is investing in growth, offering extensive training, strong earning potential, and genuine career progression within a modern commercial vehicle workshop.