Vehicle Maintenance Technician — Training & Career Growth

Catering; Leicester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career progression opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

Catering in Leicester is seeking an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Technician to join a busy commercial vehicle maintenance operation. The role offers permanent employment, a competitive hourly rate of £21.70, and a rotating shift pattern with early and back shifts.

You'll service and repair heavy vehicles, complete inspections and defect reports, and ensure vehicles are safe and compliant with MOT/testing requirements. Full training and career progression are provided.

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 licence would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing commercial vehicles in line with maintenance schedules.
• Ensuring vehicles and trailers are safe, legal and fit for operation.
• Completing service and inspection records accurately.
• Completing defect reports and related paperwork.
• Preparing vehicles for annual MOT testing.
• Carrying out ad-hoc repairs and investigating defects.
• Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical and electrical faults.

Skills

Heavy vehicles

Diagnostics equipment

Service & repair

Welding

Electrical fault-finding

Lifting heavy components

Driving licence UK

Vocational training

LGV C+E licence (advant.)

Education

Vocational training or vehicle maintenance qualifications

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Catering in Leicester is seeking an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Technician to join a busy commercial vehicle maintenance operation. The role offers permanent employment, a competitive hourly rate of £21.70, and a rotating shift pattern with early and back shifts.

You'll service and repair heavy vehicles, complete inspections and defect reports, and ensure vehicles are safe and compliant with MOT/testing requirements. Full training and career progression are provided.