Vehicle Technician

E3 Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician for a permanent role in Heathrow. The position offers a competitive salary range of £36,000 - £40,000 pa, with additional overtime pay and numerous employee benefits, including enhanced leave, training opportunities, and a wellness program. Applicants should possess a Level 3 qualification in vehicle repair and relevant experience.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Birthday off

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Wellness programme access

Manufacturer training

Toolbox insurance

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification required in vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Experience in diagnostic and service repairs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and minor repairs to vans and cars.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance services.
• Diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Repair documentation

Education

Level 3 NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification in Vehicle Repair

Job description

Overview

Vehicle Technician – Heathrow

£36,000 - £40,000 pa DOE. 40 hours, 08:00-17:00, Monday to Friday & 1 in 4 Saturdays (paid at time and half). Permanent position. 28 days holidays. Overtime paid at time and half over 40 hours.

Responsibilities

• Performing major and minor repairs to vans and cars.
• Regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services.
• Diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
• Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired.
• Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management.
• Carry out wheel alignment and tyre fitting.
• Complete customer documentation while working to agreed time scales.

Qualifications

• Qualification - You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in Vehicle Repair and maintenance, with experience in carrying out diagnostic and service repairs.

Benefits

• Overtime opportunities paid at x1.5 basic hourly rate.
• Saturdays paid at overtime.
• A day off for your Birthday.
• Business close 24 December and 27 December in 2025, so you can enjoy your time off over the festive period.
• 20 days of annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays.
• Four times death in service benefit.
• Branded uniform and boot allowance.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies.
• Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• Toolbox insurance.
• Reward and recognition programmes.
• Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training hub.
• If you are interested in this role, please apply now or contact Grace at E3 Recruitment.