Vehicle Commissioning Technician - Eastleigh

ANT Recruitment Ltd; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ANT Recruitment on behalf of our client seeks a Vehicle Commissioning Technician to prepare specialist vehicles for operational service through commissioning, installation and maintenance work.

You will install and commission vehicle equipment such as warning lights, CCTV, tracking and control systems; check electrical and energy-management installations; document completed work; and coordinate technical issues with colleagues and other sites.

Qualifications

• Relevant motor vehicle qualifications, such as the employer's stated City and Guilds or BTEC equivalents.
• Full driving licence essential.
• A methodical approach and clear communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission vehicle equipment, including warning lights, CCTV, tracking and control systems.
• Check electrical and energy-management installations within your competence.
• Document completed work and support safe preparation of vehicles for service.
• Coordinate technical issues and repairs with colleagues and other sites.

Education

City and Guilds or BTEC equivalents

Job description

Vehicle Commissioning Technician

Location: Eastleigh
Sector: Automotive / Emergency Vehicle Fleet
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time role profile; current instruction to be confirmed
Salary: Current package to be confirmed
Recruitment Partner: ANT Recruitment

About the Company

Our client provides specialist vehicle maintenance and engineering services, supporting safe and reliable fleet operations.

The Role

Prepare specialist vehicles and their installed systems for operational service through careful commissioning, installation and maintenance work.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and commission vehicle equipment, including warning lights, CCTV, tracking and control systems.
• Check electrical and battery or energy-management installations within your competence.
• Document completed work and support safe preparation of vehicles for service.
• Coordinate technical issues and repairs with colleagues and other operational sites.

Skills and Experience

Relevant motor vehicle qualifications, such as the employer's stated City and Guilds or BTEC equivalents; a full driving licence; and relevant vehicle commissioning and electrical repair experience. A methodical approach, accurate records and clear communication are essential. Confirm the applicable licence categories and current person specification before submission.

Candidate Profile

A practical technician who can explain diagnostic decisions, work safely and take responsibility for the quality of completed work.

Why This Opportunity

Technical work supporting frontline vehicle readiness. Hours, pay, pension, training and allowances must be checked against the current offer. Historical pattern: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours weekly. This commissioning position is separate from the seven-day maintenance workshop pattern.