Vehicle Technician

Autoscan; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13.85 PAYE / 18.00 Ltd rate

Weekend shift premium

On-site secure car parking

Overtime available

Family friendly hours

Excellent facilities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Autoscan in Derby, UK is seeking a hands-on Vehicle Technician to perform mechanical and cosmetic modifications on commercial vans and 4x4s. You will fit plywood lining, scuff protection, and customer accessories while ensuring quality through a final PDI.

Training begins with an onsite driving assessment and progresses with supervision from an experienced technician. The role requires practical mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand and power tools, along with following standardized build

Qualifications

• Practical mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience using basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow standardized process instructions and build plans.
• Comfortable working to set TAKT times without compromising quality.
• Basic technical literacy to log vehicle IDs with handheld scanners.
• Strong verbal and written communication to document work and liaise with team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and cosmetic modifications on commercial vans and 4x4s.
• Fit pre-drilled plywood lining, scuff protection, and customer accessories (tow bars, hooks, alloy wheels).
• Drive vehicles to/from workshop and perform final PDI to meet dealer specs.
• Assist with parts restocking during line stoppages to maintain production flow.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read build plans

TAKT time awareness

Tech literacy

Clear communication

Tools

Handheld scanners

Job description

Job Title: Vehicle Technician

Location: Derby, DE1

Company: auto-scan

Pay Rate: £13.85 PAYE or £18.00 Ltd Company

Duration: Initial 3-months

About Us

Auto-scan is a leading provider of quality assurance and inspection services to the automotive industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

The Role

As a Technician, you will carry out hands-on mechanical and cosmetic modifications on commercial vans and 4x4s. Daily tasks include fitting pre-drilled plywood lining, applying scuff protection, and installing customer accessories such as tow bars, tie hooks, and alloy wheels.

You will drive vehicles to and from the workshop compound, follow standardized build plans (TAKT times), scan vehicle IDs, and perform final Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) to ensure all work meets dealer specifications.

This role requires a practical, mechanically minded approach and confidence using hand and power tools like spanners, wrenches, and powered screwdrivers.

You will receive full training on all assembly processes, starting with a mandatory half-day onsite driving assessment, followed by a period working alongside an experienced technician.

You will also assist with parts restocking during line stoppages to keep production moving. If you can read build instructions, follow set workflows, and take pride in quality workmanship, this role provides steady, practical work in a structured workshop environment.

WORKING HOURS

Mon - Fri Day Shift: 07:00 - 15:30

Compulsory Overtime is required to catch back production when it cannot be achieved within the standard working hours.

This is typically 1 hour per shift (Finish 16:30) but can extend up to 2 hours. Overtime requirements are communicated daily around 14:00.

Weekend Overtime is also required on an ad-hoc basis to recover shortfalls against the build plan, typically, this will be a day shift on Saturday or Sunday.

Please Note: All candidates must possess valid right to work in the UK without restrictions and must undergo a standard criminal record check (DBS).

All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

We are NOT able to support Visa Sponsorship for this role.

We DO NOT accept speculative CVs from Recruitment Agencies.

Requirements

• Applying Scuff Protection - Apply a templated plastic protector inside the door handle area and apply a metal protector to the inside of the door sill.
• Plywood Fit Out - Fit pre cut, pre drilled plywood boarding to the floor and inside door and side panels of commercial vans
• Vehicle Conversion - Fit various customer-selected post-production customized parts to 4x4 Vehicles such as Tow Bar, Floor and side protection panels, Tie Hooks and Alloy Wheels.
• PDI - Inspect completed vehicles to a predefined standard before release to the dealer.
• Restocking parts to production areas - This activity fills idle time during production stoppages due to parts or vehicle shortages.

Skills & Experience

• Practical Mechanical Aptitude: Mechanically minded with hands-on experience using basic hand and power tools (e.g., powered screwdrivers, spanners, wrenches, pliers, and measuring tools).
• Process & Workflow Adherence: Proven ability to read, understand, and strictly follow standardized process instruction workflows and technical build plans.
• Paced Environment: Comfortable working efficiently to set target times (TAKT time per vehicle) without compromising on quality.
• Basic Tech Literacy: Able to use handheld electronic scanners to log and track vehicle IDs throughout the production process.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills to liaise with team members and accurately complete documentation.

Auto-scan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are a Forces friendly employer, and welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.

Benefits

• £13.85 PAYE or £18.00 Ltd pay rate
• Premium rates apply to weekend shifts
• Excellent manufacturing facilities
• Overtime available
• Family Friendly working hours
• Free on-site secure car parking
• Collaborative team environment