Vehicle Technician

Nicholas Associates; Danesmoor; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Vehicle Technician for a role in Matlock. This position offers a base salary of £41,065 per annum with opportunities for bonuses and overtime. Key responsibilities include maintaining a fleet of heavy plant vehicles. Candidates should have a strong mechanical background and ideally hold a time-served apprenticeship. The role is within a structured working environment with opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Pension contribution (up to 10%)

Death in service (three times salary)

Canteen

Uniform

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship is desirable.
• Strong mechanical background working with heavy plant machinery.
• Experience with LGV, HGV, or PCV is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the company’s fleet of heavy plant vehicles, including loading shovels and forklift trucks.

Skills

Strong mechanical background working with heavy plant machinery

Experience with LGV, HGV, or PCV

Education

Time served apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Vehicle Technician role based in Matlock. Monday to Friday days (7:00 am – 3:30 pm) with a base salary of £41,065 per annum plus bonus and overtime. Overtime rates: x1.5 Mon-Sat and x2 Sunday. Location: Matlock.

Benefits include a pension contribution (up to 10%), death in service (three times salary), canteen, uniform, and bonus opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the company’s fleet of heavy plant vehicles, including loading shovels and forklift trucks.

What’s in it for you

Structured and well-organised working environment with ongoing training and development. Commutable from Matlock, Chesterfield, Wirksworth, Belper, Alfreton, Clay Cross and surrounding areas.

Requirements / Experience

• Time served apprenticeship (desirable)
• Strong mechanical background working with heavy plant machinery
• Experience with LGV (light goods vehicles), HGV (heavy goods vehicles), or PCV (passenger carrying vehicles) is desirable

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we are happy to discuss flexible working options.

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