Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Vehicle Technician to perform repairs and maintenance on vans. Candidates with a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Repair and maintenance are preferred. The role includes responsibilities such as regular inspections and maintaining vehicle records. Competitive salary of £36,000 - £40,000 per annum available.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

20 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies

Qualifications

• Experience in carrying out diagnostic and service repairs.
• Current, full UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes.

Responsibilities

• Performing major and minor repairs to vans.
• Performing regular inspection and preventive maintenance services.
• Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired.

Skills

Diagnostic and service repairs

Identifying worn and faulty components

General preventive maintenance

Education

Level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification)

Job description

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.

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

Qualifications

• Level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in PC/LCV Vehicle Repair and maintenance
• Experience in carrying out diagnostic and service repairs
• Ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards
• Current, full UK driving license 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 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
• 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

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per annum
Location: Heathrow
Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00; 1 in 4 Saturdays; 40 hours