Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Auctoro Recruitment; Thames Haven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is searching for an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Technician to join a team in Thames Haven, UK. The role involves maintaining heavy vehicles with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Ideal candidates should have strong qualifications in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, excellent diagnostic skills, and a team-oriented mindset. Benefits include competitive salary, private medical insurance, and generous annual leave. This position is essential for a growing company delivering across the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Discretionary Christmas Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven background in vehicle maintenance.
• Knowledge of vehicle systems, trailers, and workshop equipment.
• Safety-first mindset in diagnostic tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy vehicle systems.
• Participate in structured training programs.
• Ensure quality tools and workplace safety.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Diagnostic skills

Team player

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 Coryton. 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, 1pm - 10pm
• 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

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