Vehicle Technician

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Northolt; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Manufacturer training

Career progression

Benefits package

Supportive team

Multi-skilled exposure

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd in Northolt is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join a busy fleet maintenance unit. You will perform servicing, diagnostics, and repairs to keep the customer fleet safe, compliant, and fully operational.

This Monday-to-Friday role offers up to £45,000 per annum, a 45-hour week, overtime, training, and career development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience required.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Computer literate with good administration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Flexible approach to travel between depots when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repair work to a high standard.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults efficiently and accurately.
• Complete preventative maintenance inspections and repairs.
• Attend customer sites to carry out repairs.
• Complete job cards, service sheets, and timesheets accurately.
• Conduct diagnostic analysis using specialist equipment.
• Provide clear end-of-shift handovers with vehicle status updates.
• Build strong relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in the VMU operation.
• Maintain workshop housekeeping and standards.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and Safe Systems of Work procedures.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Diagnostics & fault-finding

Independent working

Computer literacy

Verbal and written communication

Full UK Driving Licence

Willingness to travel between depots

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Engineering certifications

Job description

Job Title: Vehicle Technician

Location: Northolt

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week

Overtime Available

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join a well-established fleet maintenance operation based in Northolt. Working within a busy Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU), you'll play a key role in ensuring a customer fleet remains safe, compliant, and operational through high-quality servicing, maintenance, and repair work.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technician looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday role with ongoing training, career development, and overtime opportunities.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 basic
• Overtime opportunities available
• Ongoing manufacturer and technical training
• Career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A supportive team environment
• Opportunity to become multi-skilled across various vehicle systems and equipment

The Role as a Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out preventative maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs to ensure maximum fleet availability and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repair work to a high standard.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults efficiently and accurately.
• Complete preventative maintenance inspections and repairs.
• Attend customer sites when required to carry out repairs.
• Complete job cards, service sheets, timesheets, and associated paperwork accurately.
• Conduct diagnostic analysis using specialist equipment.
• Provide clear end-of-shift handovers, including vehicle status updates.
• Build strong relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the VMU operation.
• Maintain exceptional housekeeping and workshop standards.
• Adhere to all company Health & Safety, Environmental, and Safe Systems of Work procedures.
• Wear appropriate PPE and company uniform at all times.
• Assist at other VMU depots when required to support operational demands.

What We're Looking For:

Essential

• Mechanical experience.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Computer literate with good administration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Flexible approach to travel between depots when required.

Desirable

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Mechanical and electrical engineering certifications.
• Previous experience within fleet maintenance

If you're an experienced Vehicle Technician looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Reference:INDMM