Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Auctoro Recruitment; Stoney Stanton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Technician to join a team in Stoney Stanton, England. This pivotal role entails performing maintenance and repairs on HGV vehicles, ensuring safety and efficiency in the workshop. Candidates should have qualifications in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, along with strong diagnostic skills and a good team spirit. Competitive salary and various benefits including private medical insurance and annual leave are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and allowances

Christmas Bonus

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven background in vehicle maintenance.
• Experience with trailers and workshop equipment.
• Ability to assess tool safety and performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on HGV vehicles.
• Diagnose issues with vehicle systems.
• Ensure safety and efficiency in the workshop.

Skills

Knowledge of vehicle systems

Strong diagnostic skills

Team player

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

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