Vehicle Technician

Elise Search; England; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider based in Southampton is seeking a qualified Vehicle Technician to join their team. This position offers ongoing training, competitive earnings of approximately £44-49k, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension and a flexible benefits scheme. The ideal candidate will be a qualified mechanic or HGV technician with experience in vehicle maintenance and fault diagnosis.

Benefits

Generous pension

Enhanced overtime rates

Mental health and wellbeing programme

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Fully qualified mechanic or HGV technician with appropriate certifications.
• Experience working on a range of vans and cars or as an HGV mechanic.
• Full driving licence; HGV licence preferred but car licence acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, prepare for MOT, and repair a fleet of mixed commercial vehicles.
• Build product knowledge across various vehicle makes and models.
• Diagnose faults using electronic diagnosis equipment.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Knowledge of HGVs

Education

NVQ level 3, IMI advanced level apprenticeship, City and Guilds level 2, or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Vehicle Technician – Southampton. This stable national organisation is recruiting for Vehicle Technicians in Southampton. The positions are in a fleet workshop with ongoing training on new vehicle technologies and personal career development, plus a generous benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, prepare for MOT, and repair a fleet of mixed commercial vehicles
• Build product knowledge of a variety of makes and models of vans and cars through to HGVs (optional)
• Diagnose faults using manufacturer and generic electronic diagnosis equipment
• Complete all repair work in-house where possible, using the full range of technical skills
• This position is based in Southampton with free staff parking on site

Qualifications

• Be a fully qualified mechanic or HGV technician with NVQ level 3, IMI advanced level apprenticeship, City and Guilds level 2, or equivalent qualifications
• Have good experience of working as a vehicle technician on a range of vans and cars OR as an HGV mechanic
• Have a full driving licence; HGV licence holders are especially encouraged, but a standard car licence is also acceptable

The Business

• A market leader in their field who invest regularly in new vehicle technologies and provide training on them
• A very successful organisation offering a stable, long-term career for vehicle technicians with tailored technical development and career progression plans
• Genuinely supportive of employees with assistance programmes for emergencies, family life, and local causes
• A mental health and wellbeing programme with trained mental health first aiders accessible to all
• An unrivalled benefits package including a generous pension, enhanced overtime rates, holidays that rise with service, and a flexible benefit that can be used for additional holidays or a personal car scheme
• Earnings of approximately £44–49k with annual pay reviews; based on a salary of ~£41k plus overtime, with further overtime available for higher earnings (potentially £65k with additional overtime)

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