Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

A UK technical recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Technician to support an MOD contract. This role includes fault finding, servicing equipment, and providing high-level customer service. Candidates should possess a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering and have solid understanding of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical principles. The position offers a competitive salary with additional bonuses and excellent benefits including healthcare and paid holidays.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Product training

Long term opportunities for growth

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct fault finding and breakdowns on equipment.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and pre-delivery inspection.
• Service and maintain materials handling and plant equipment.
• Ensure high level of customer service and address queries.
• Adhere to safety guidelines set by customers.

Skills

Fault finding

Customer service

Understanding of hydraulic principles

Understanding of mechanical principles

Understanding of 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.