Vehicle Technician

Questech Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join a dedicated team in Milton Keynes. The role involves maintaining and repairing fleet vehicles, ensuring they meet safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 Vehicle Repair Technician qualification and experience in vehicle workshops. This position offers competitive salary and various training opportunities, including health & safety compliance and advanced diagnostics.

Benefits

GBP50 per day weekend shift allowance

GBP1,500 welcome bonus

Fully paid PPE

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a busy vehicle workshop.
• Full UK driving license.
• Strong understanding of maintenance practices and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair company vehicles and trailers.
• Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues.

Skills

Vehicle Repair

Mechanical Diagnostics

Electrical Repairs

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Level 3 Vehicle Repair Technician qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our client is hiring a skilled and proactive Vehicle Technician to join a team of dedicated technicians. Technicians with expertise in either Lights, Commercial Vehicles or HGVs repair backgrounds will be considered for this role. Operating from a Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU), well equipped workshops you will play a crucial role in ensuring the fleet remains roadworthy, compliant, and operational. This includes performing routine inspections, repairs, servicing, and MOT preparation to maintain service standards and fleet reliability.

• Job Title: Lights Commercial Vehicle Technician
• Industry: Fleet Maintenance
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Salary: GBP40,299 p/annum + GBP50 per day weekend shift allowance + GBP1,500 welcome bonus + benefits + over-time
• Location: Milton Keynes
• Hours: 39.5 hours, Monday to Friday Days + 1 in 3 Saturdays (day off in the week)

Monday to Friday

1. Week 1: 06:00 to 14:30
2. Week 2: 13:30 to 22:00

What s on offer once you are welcomed to the business.

Technicians joining this fleet team, will benefit from a range of training and upskilling initiatives such as multi-skilling to repair all variety of different fleet vehicles such as a lights technician will be fully trained to repair HGVs, Comprehensive Electric vehicle diagnostics training, forklift training/licencing, IRTEC renewal/upgrades and emergency/first aid training. Fully paid PPE, including overalls and steel toe capped boots.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair company vehicles and trailers, ensuring they meet legal compliance and safety standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing, inspections, and MOT preparation.
• Monitor and resolve driver-reported defects, ensuring vehicles remain in a roadworthy condition.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and bodywork issues, replacing faulty components, as necessary.
• Accurately record service and repair history in accordance with company policies and legal regulations.
• Ensure fleet vehicles are operational by following maintenance schedules, troubleshooting breakdowns, and managing inventory.
• Work closely with the Transport team to ensure fleet availability meets operational needs, while minimising downtime to reduce disruptions to daily activities

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Level 3 Vehicle Repair Technician qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience within a busy vehicle workshop.
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong understanding of maintenance practices, health & safety regulations, and transport legislation.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work efficiently under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• A confident negotiator with a proactive approach.
• Health & Safety Compliance

Call Jo at Questech Automotive Recruitment for a confidential discussion.