Vehicle Technician

Clements Technical Recruitment; Chivenor; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Technician/Vehicle Mechanic to support an MOD contract. This role involves fault finding, servicing, and maintenance of vehicles, with a strong focus on customer service and adherence to safety guidelines. The position offers a competitive base salary of £36,691 plus bonuses, overtime, and excellent benefits including a pension scheme and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Product training

Long term growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in working on HGV/MHE/Vehicle Maintenance.
• Strong understanding of engines/motors and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and breakdown repairs on equipment.
• Service and maintenance of plant equipment for MOD.
• Address customer service queries and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.

Skills

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Customer service

Hydraulic principles

Mechanical principles

Electrical principles

Education

Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Vehicle Maintenance Technician/ Vehicle Mechanic

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician/Vehicle Mechanic looking for a new challenge? This role is part of an integral delivery programme for an MOD contract. Based out of one of the Service Centres in the UK, you may be required to travel in the UK and overseas on occasions.

What you\'ll be doing

• Fault finding, break downs, planned preventative maintenance and pre-delivery inspection of equipment.
• Service and maintenance of materials handling and plant equipment in support of the MOD.
• Ensure customer service is kept to a high level and address any queries.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and policies set out by customers and the business.

What you\'ll need

• Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering or similar with experience on working on either HGV/MHE/Vehicle Maintenance, Engines/Motors or similar.
• Good understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical principles.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary £36,691 (subject to annual increases) plus an additional £3,000 bonus for maintaining Sponsored Reserve status which takes it to £39,691.

Overtime is paid at 1.5x Monday to Friday and 2x at weekends. You will also receive pay enhancements when deployed on MOD assignments. Excellent benefits to include: great work/life balance, contributory pension scheme, healthcare scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, product training and long term opportunities for growth and development.