Vehicle Maintenance Fitter

Blue Arrow; Matlock; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Full PPE provided

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Occupational health support

Job summary

Blue Arrow is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Fitter in Matlock, Derbyshire. This permanent role offers a salary of £43,000 per year and a Monday–Friday schedule from 06:30 to 15:00 with a 30-minute lunch.

The role focuses on servicing, diagnostics, and repairs for commercial vehicles, trailers, and industrial equipment to ensure safety and reliability. The successful candidate will perform inspections, diagnose faults, and work with the team to minimise downtime while maintaining high safety

Qualifications

• Relevant Vehicle Maintenance, Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or Heavy Vehicle qualification (Level 3 preferred).
• Experience maintaining and repairing commercial vehicles, industrial vehicles, mobile plant, trailers, or similar equipment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and braking systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, preventative maintenance, and safety inspections.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and braking system faults.
• Complete repairs and component replacements on vehicles, trailers, mobile plant, and associated equipment.
• Prepare vehicles and equipment for MOTs, plating, and statutory inspections.
• Investigate and resolve driver-reported defects and breakdowns.
• Attend breakdowns and support recovery activities when required.
• Undertake fabrication, fitting, welding, cutting, and grinding work where competent.
• Use diagnostic equipment, workshop tools, lifting equipment, and specialist machinery safely.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and job documentation.
• Help maintain a clean, organised, and safe workshop environment.
• Identify recurring faults and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with colleagues, drivers, supervisors, and suppliers to minimise downtime.

Skills

Fault-finding

Independent work

Teamwork

Health and safety

Diagnostics

Education

Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance qualification

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Workshop machinery

Job description

Vehicle Maintenance Fitter

Location: Matlock, Derbyshire

Salary: £43,000 per annum

Permanent Position

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

06:30am - 3:00pm

30-minute unpaid lunch break

About the Vehicle Maintenance Fitter Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Fitter to join their maintenance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled fitter with experience working on commercial vehicles, mobile plant, trailers, or industrial equipment. As a Vehicle Maintenance Fitter, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the company's fleet and operational plant are maintained to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and reliability.

Working in a busy industrial environment, you'll carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and inspections to keep vehicles and equipment operating efficiently while minimising downtime.

Vehicle Maintenance Fitter Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, preventative maintenance, and safety inspections
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and braking system faults
• Complete repairs and component replacements on vehicles, trailers, mobile plant, and associated equipment
• Prepare vehicles and equipment for MOTs, plating, and statutory inspections
• Investigate and resolve driver-reported defects and breakdowns
• Attend breakdowns and support recovery activities when required
• Undertake fabrication, fitting, welding, cutting, and grinding work where competent
• Use diagnostic equipment, workshop tools, lifting equipment, and specialist machinery safely
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and job documentation
• Help maintain a clean, organised, and safe workshop environment
• Identify recurring faults and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with colleagues, drivers, supervisors, and suppliers to minimise downtime

What We’re Looking for in a Vehicle Maintenance Fitter

Essential Skills & Experience

• Relevant Vehicle Maintenance, Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or Heavy Vehicle qualification (Level 3 preferred)
• Previous experience maintaining and repairing commercial vehicles, industrial vehicles, mobile plant, trailers, or similar equipment
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and braking systems
• Ability to fault-find, diagnose issues, and carry out effective repairs
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance compliance and roadworthiness standards
• Experience using diagnostic equipment and workshop machinery
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Desirable

• Full UK Driving Licence
• HGV Licence
• Forklift, MEWP, or other plant operation certifications
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Experience within manufacturing, recycling, heavy industry, or industrial environments

Why Apply for this Vehicle Maintenance Fitter Role?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Vehicle Maintenance Fitter Benefits

• Competitive salary of £43,000 per annum
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Full PPE provided
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Occupational health support
• Stable, long‑term employment with a respected employer
• Opportunity to work within a business supporting sustainable manufacturing and recycling operations

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people