Vehicle Technician

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in vehicle technicians is seeking a Vehicle Technician to perform essential repairs and maintenance on vans in Heathrow. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification and have experience with diagnostic repairs. This position offers competitive salary and numerous benefits, including overtime opportunities, annual leave, and wellness programs. Applications from ex-military personnel are encouraged, and all candidates will be considered fairly.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities at 1.5 basic hourly rate

Day off for your Birthday

20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies

Access to wellness programme and EAP

Toolbox insurance

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Repair.
• Experience in diagnostic and service repairs is essential.
• Able to identify worn and faulty components per DVSA standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and minor repairs to vans.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance services.
• Maintain workshop inventory and cleanliness.
• Support repair teams in diagnosing and planning vehicle repairs.
• Keep accurate records of vehicle repairs.
• Complete necessary documentation and warranty claims.
• Carry out wheel alignment and tyre fitting.

Skills

Diagnostic and service repairs

Level 3 qualification in PC / LCV Vehicle Repair

Ability to identify worn and faulty components

Current, full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification in Vehicle Repair

Job description

JB431 Vehicle Technician

Location: Heathrow

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per annum

Hours: Monday - Friday 08.00 - 17.00 1 in 4 Saturdays 40 hours

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Vehicle Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex‑military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing major and minor repairs to vans
• Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services
• Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust
• Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
• Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired, using all appropriate modules of Keyloop / Kerridge
• 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.

Skills and Qualifications

You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in PC / LCV Vehicle Repair and maintenance, plus, will have experience in carrying out diagnostic and service repairs.

What’s more, you will need the ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards and have a current, full UK driving licence for the relevant vehicle classes.

Benefits

• Overtime opportunities paid at 1.5 basic hourly rate.
• Saturdays paid at overtime
• A day off for your Birthday
• Business close 24 December and 27 December 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.
• Working for an official Great Place to Work™️ and UK Best Workplace for three years running!
• Working for a Best UK Workplace for Wellbeing
• Working for a UK Best Workplace for Development.
• Recipients of the Silver Award under the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Auto‑enrolment pension
• 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, including our annual Rygor Group Awards
• Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities
• Manufacturer training and access to our in‑house training hub