Vehicle Technician

911 Staffing Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Swindon-based Commercial Vehicle Technician role with Monday–Friday 7am–5pm, permanent contract. Salary £35,100 rising to £39,000 after 6-month probation. Role involves servicing and maintaining commercial vehicles to safety standards, diagnosing faults, and using diagnostic tools.

On-call and out-of-hours support may be required. Driving license essential; HGV advantageous. Company focuses on fleet maintenance and reliability for regional businesses, with opportunities for progression and pro

Qualifications

• Vehicle maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles to safety/regulatory standards.
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Supervisory skills to guide junior mechanics.
• Hands-on experience with heavy equipment and safety compliance.
• Vocational qualification or apprenticeship in vehicle mechanics/engineering.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in workshop environments.
• Ability to read manuals, use diagnostic tools, and maintain service records.
• Full, valid driving license; HGV license is an advantage.
• Experience in fleet or commercial vehicle maintenance preferred (Level 2/3).

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, inspections, and maintenance on vehicles including heavy equipment to meet safety standards.
• Diagnose faults and perform mechanical/electrical repairs, and document all work.
• Use diagnostic tools, follow manufacturer guidelines, and request parts as needed.
• Support junior colleagues and assist with customer queries on vehicle condition and options.
• Attend breakdowns and participate in out-of-hours/on-call rota.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Troubleshooting

Supervisory skills

Heavy equipment

Vocational qualification

Health & safety

Diagnostics

Driving licence (HGV advantage)

Education

Vocational qualification or apprenticeship in vehicle mechanics/automotive engineering

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Recruiting now for a Commercial Vehicle Technician based in Swindon, serving regional businesses with reliable transport and fleet solutions. The company focuses on maintaining and preparing heavy vehicles to high safety and performance standards.

About the Commercial Vehicle Technician Role:

Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm

Potential for flexibility on working reduced / school hours on a pro rata basis.

£35,100K PA rising to £39K PA after passing 6-month probation period

Swindon based

Permanent role

Duties for the Commercial Vehicle Technician role:

• Carry out routine servicing, inspections, and maintenance on commercial and non-commercial vehicles, including heavy equipment, to ensure they meet safety and regulatory requirements.
• Daily tasks include diagnosing faults, performing mechanical and electrical repairs, completing scheduled maintenance, and documenting all work carried out.
• Using diagnostic tools, following manufacturer guidelines, ordering or requesting parts as needed, and collaborating with other workshop team members to manage workload efficiently.
• The mechanic may also support junior colleagues, contribute to workshop housekeeping, and assist with customer queries regarding vehicle condition and repair options.
• Attend breakdowns and support vehicle recovery when required, including participation in the out-of-hours and on-call rota.

Qualifications for the Commercial Vehicle Technician role:

• Strong Vehicle Maintenance and Maintenance & Repair skills for commercial & non- commercial vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Proficient Troubleshooting abilities for identifying and resolving mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Supervisory Skills to guide junior mechanics and support safe, efficient workshop operations.
• Hands-on experience working with Heavy Equipment, including understanding of safety standards and operating requirements.
• Relevant vocational qualification or apprenticeship in vehicle mechanics or automotive engineering.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in a workshop environment and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Ability to read technical manuals, use diagnostic equipment, and maintain accurate service records.
• Full, valid driving license; HGV license is an advantage.
• Previous experience in a commercial vehicle or fleet maintenance environment is highly beneficial. Level 2 & 3 preferred.