Vehicle Technician

Clements Technical Recruitment; Shippon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Technician to support an MOD contract in the UK. Responsibilities include fault finding, preventative maintenance, and ensuring high customer service standards. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering. The position offers a base salary of £36,691 with potential bonuses and excellent benefits including 25 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

Product training

Long term development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in HGV/MHE/Vehicle Maintenance, Engines/Motors or similar.
• Good understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fault finding and breakdown repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Ensure high levels of customer service.

Skills

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Customer service

Hydraulic principles

Mechanical principles

Electrical principles

Education

Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Vehicle Maintenance Technician/ Vehicle Mechanic

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician/Vehicle Mechanic looking for a new challenge? This role is part of an integral delivery programme for an MOD contract. Based out of one of the Service Centres in the UK, you may be required to travel in the UK and overseas on occasions.

What you\'ll be doing

• Fault finding, break downs, planned preventative maintenance and pre-delivery inspection of equipment.
• Service and maintenance of materials handling and plant equipment in support of the MOD.
• Ensure customer service is kept to a high level and address any queries.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and policies set out by customers and the business.

What you\'ll need

• Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering or similar with experience on working on either HGV/MHE/Vehicle Maintenance, Engines/Motors or similar.
• Good understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical principles.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary £36,691 (subject to annual increases) plus an additional £3,000 bonus for maintaining Sponsored Reserve status which takes it to £39,691.

Overtime is paid at 1.5x Monday to Friday and 2x at weekends. You will also receive pay enhancements when deployed on MOD assignments. Excellent benefits to include: great work/life balance, contributory pension scheme, healthcare scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, product training and long term opportunities for growth and development.