Vehicle Maintenance Technician - Heavy Fleet Training

Auto Skills UK; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career development

Permanent position

Rotating shifts

Job summary

Auto Skills UK in Leicester is seeking an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Technician to service, repair and maintain commercial vehicles in a busy workshop. The role requires thorough knowledge of maintenance schedules, safety standards and MOT preparation, with a focus on quality workmanship.

The position offers permanent employment, 40 hours per week, and a rotating shift pattern with early and back shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience working on heavy commercial vehicles.
• Knowledge of automotive equipment and diagnostic/troubleshooting equipment.
• Experience with vehicle servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Welding experience.
• Basic DC electrical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to lift and manoeuvre heavy vehicle components.
• A valid UK driving licence.
• Relevant vocational training or vehicle maintenance qualifications.
• An LGV C+E / Class 1 licence would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing commercial vehicles in line with planned maintenance schedules.
• Ensuring vehicles and trailers remain safe, legal and fit for operation.
• Completing service and inspection records accurately.
• Completing defect reports and associated paperwork.
• Preparing vehicles and trailers for annual MOT testing.
• Carrying out ad-hoc repairs and investigating vehicle defects.
• Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical and electrical faults.
• Working safely and efficiently to required standards.

Skills

Heavy vehicles

Welding

Electrical fault-finding

UK driving licence

Maintenance knowledge

Education

Vocational training or vehicle maintenance qualifications

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Troubleshooting tools

Job description

Auto Skills UK in Leicester is seeking an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Technician to service, repair and maintain commercial vehicles in a busy workshop. The role requires thorough knowledge of maintenance schedules, safety standards and MOT preparation, with a focus on quality workmanship.

The position offers permanent employment, 40 hours per week, and a rotating shift pattern with early and back shifts.