Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Auctoro Recruitment; Blaby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Technician to join their site in Stoney Stanton. This role requires qualifications in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or a strong background in the industry. Responsibilities include participating in structured training, maintaining tools for safety, and being part of a dynamic team to help operate nationwide. Benefits include competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a discretionary Christmas bonus among other perks.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary & allowances

Discretionary Christmas Bonus

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance & income protection

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven background in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong diagnostic skills with a safety-first mindset.
• Knowledge of vehicle systems, trailers, plant, and workshop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Join a great team to help operate and deliver across the UK.
• Participate in structured training and continuous upskilling.
• Maintain quality tools for safety and performance.

Skills

Qualifications in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Knowledge of vehicle systems

Strong diagnostic skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Education

Qualifications in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Vehicle Maintenance Technician

We are working with an industry leading client on the lookout for an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Technician (HGV Technician) to join one of their sites in Stoney Stanton. This is a pivotal role that will be part of a great team, helping the business operate and deliver across the whole of the UK.

Shift Pattern

• Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 6am - 3pm
• Back Shift: Monday to Friday, 3pm - 12am (Midnight)
• Overtime - Saturday Mornings: 6am - 12 noon
• On-Call rota: 1 in 4 weeks (Additional payment for on call)

This role will provide:

• Structured training, including in‑house programmes such as LPG Basics, Wheel Security, Basic Electrics, and more.
• Specialist outsourced training such as IRTEC Inspection, ADR (Class 2 - Gases), Safe Loading Pass, and the opportunity to gain your Category (Class 1 & 2 ) C + E licence.
• Ongoing opportunities to upskill in tank testing, confined space, product‑specific training, and more.
• Maintaining quality tools is important for safety and performance. If a tool is no longer performing as expected, worn or damaged tools can be replaced at the discretion of your manager, helping you stay efficient and safe on the job.

As such we would like you to have/be:

• Essential: Qualifications in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair - or a strong, proven background in the industry, whether time‑served, with relevant qualifications, or with equivalent practical experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle systems, trailers, plant, and workshop equipment.
• Strong diagnostic skills with a safety‑first mindset.
• Team player with good communication and organisation skills.
• Desirable (but not essential, as we will help you obtain these): HGV C licence and ADR.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary & allowances plus overtime rates.
• Discretionary Christmas Bonus.
• Private medical insurance (including discounted family cover).
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (Increasing with service).
• Holiday days scheme (Option to buy additional annual leave).
• Pension scheme (4.5% rising to 7.5% after 2 years).
• Life assurance (4x salary) & income protection.
• Retail discounts.

By applying for this position, you authorise Auctoro Recruitment to hold your personal details on file for use in finding you a suitable position. Auctoro Recruitment will never transfer your information to a third party without your prior consent.