Vehicle Technician

Questech Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Commercial Vehicle Technician in Bristol. The role involves maintaining and repairing a fleet of vehicles, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards. The successful candidate will have a vehicle repair qualification, experience in a workshop, and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers competitive salary and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Electric vehicle diagnostics training

Fully paid PPE, including overalls and steel toe capped boots

Weekend shift allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a busy vehicle workshop.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair company vehicles and trailers.
• Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues.

Skills

Vehicle repair expertise

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Level 3 vehicle repair qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Overview: Our client is hiring a skilled and proactive Vehicle Technician to join a team of dedicated technicians. Technicians with expertise in either Lights, Commercial Vehicles or HGVs repair backgrounds will be considered for this role. Operating from a Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU), well equipped workshops you will play a crucial role in ensuring the fleet remains roadworthy, compliant, and operational. This includes performing routine inspections, repairs, servicing, and MOT preparation to maintain service standards and fleet reliability.

• Job Title: Commercial Vehicle Technician
• Industry: Fleet Maintenance
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Salary: £40,200 p/annum + £50 per day weekend shift allowance + £1,500 welcome bonus + benefits + over-time
• Location: Bristol
• Hours: 39.5 hours, 4-week rotation, + 1 in 3 Saturdays (day off in the week). Monday to Friday
• Shift pattern: Week 1 06:00 to 14:30; Week 2 06:00 to 14:30; Week 3 08:00 to 16:30; Week 4 13:30 to 22:00

What’s on offer once you are welcomed to the business. Technicians joining this fleet team, will benefit from a range of training and upskilling initiatives such as multi-skilling to repair all variety of different fleet vehicles such as a lights technician will be fully trained to repair HGVs, Comprehensive Electric vehicle diagnostics training, forklift training/licencing, IRTEC renewal/upgrades and emergency/first aid training. Fully paid PPE, including overalls and steel toe capped boots.

Key Responsibilities

This role is critical in ensuring the operational efficiency of the company's substantial asset base, which includes a variety of HGVs, LCVs including traditional fuel and electric vehicles.

• Maintain and repair company vehicles and trailers, ensuring they meet legal compliance and safety standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing, inspections, and MOT preparation.
• Monitor and resolve driver-reported defects, ensuring vehicles remain in a roadworthy condition.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and bodywork issues, replacing faulty components, as necessary.
• Accurately record service and repair history in accordance with company policies and legal regulations.
• Ensure fleet vehicles are operational by following maintenance schedules, troubleshooting, and managing inventory.
• Work closely with the Transport team to ensure fleet availability meets operational needs, while minimising downtime to reduce disruptions to daily activities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Level 3 vehicle repair qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience within a busy vehicle workshop.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong understanding of maintenance practices, health & safety regulations, and transport legislation.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work efficiently under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• A confident negotiator with a proactive approach.
• Health & Safety Compliance.

Call Jo at Questech Automotive Recruitment for a confidential discussion