Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Hewett Recruitment; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Technician in Kidderminster. The role involves building, maintaining, and repairing refuse collection vehicles. Candidates should have mechanical experience, a full driving licence, and good communication skills. This position offers a competitive, negotiable salary along with various benefits including an attendance bonus and health scheme.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous attendance bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

AXA Health scheme (after 6 months)

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience, ideally with commercial or HGV vehicles.
• Full driving licence is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Building, maintaining, and repairing refuse collection vehicles.
• Fault finding and repairs.
• Maintaining documentation of daily work activities.

Skills

Mechanical experience from commercial or HGV vehicles

Experience with vehicle electrics

Experience with hydraulics

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Vehicle Maintenance Technician – Location: Kidderminster
Salary: Competitive, negotiable

Our client is a dynamic and expanding company specializing in the manufacture, sale, and maintenance of refuse collection vehicles across the UK. We are currently seeking a dedicated Vehicle Maintenance Technician to join our workshop team in Kidderminster.

Responsibilities

• Building, maintaining and repairing specialist refuse collection vehicles to the highest standards.
• Fault finding and repairs
• Refurbishment work
• Welding repairs
• Completing work to company standards and deadlines
• Maintaining accurate documentation of daily work activities

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience, ideally from commercial or HGV vehicles, or relevant mechanical fitting & welding repairs
• Desirable: experience with vehicle electrics and hydraulics
• Full driving licence is essential
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to health, safety, and good housekeeping practices

What We Offer / Benefits

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Basic hours: 42 hours/week (Monday - Friday, days only)
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (plus 1 additional day after 12 months)
• Generous attendance bonus scheme
• Overtime opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• AXA Health scheme (after 6 months)
• Health surveillance checks

Based in Kidderminster, this Vehicle Miantenance Technician opportunity is easily commutable from Droitwich, Stourport, Bewdley, Worcester and Bromsgrove.