Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; West Rainton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd has partnered with a nationally recognised commercial vehicle specialist to recruit a Vehicle Technician in Penrith, Cumbria. The role covers maintenance, servicing and repair of vans, light commercial vehicles and cars, with industry-leading training from day one and throughout your career.

You'll enjoy a varied workload, a Monday-Friday pattern with 42.5 hours per week and occasional Saturday mornings, plus overtime and a pension.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance or City & Guilds equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence.
• MOT licence desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, servicing and repair work on vans, LCVs and cars.
• Diagnose faults and apply strong technical knowledge to complete repairs efficiently.
• Follow manufacturer procedures and health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure customer vehicles are returned to the road safely and promptly.
• Deliver consistently high standards of workmanship and customer service.
• Work collaboratively within a busy, professional team.

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance or City & Guilds equivalent

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Our client, a nationally recognised commercial vehicle specialist, is seeking a Vehicle Technician to join its established team in Penrith, Cumbria. This Vehicle Technician position offers an excellent opportunity to work for one of the UK’s largest B2B light commercial vehicle providers.

The successful Vehicle Technician will benefit from a varied role working on vans, light commercial vehicles and cars, supported by industry-leading training from the outset and throughout their career.

- Basic starting salary of up to £37,639.

- OTE of up to £43,639.

- Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week, plus one in four Saturday mornings.

- Overtime paid at time and a half.

- Company recognition scheme.

- Tools insurance.

- Company pension and life assurance.

- Employee benefits and assistance programme.

- Excellent manufacturer and technical training.

- Career development opportunities with a respected commercial vehicle specialist.

Duties

- The appointed Vehicle Technician will carry out maintenance, servicing and repair work on vans, LCVs and cars.

- Diagnose faults and apply strong technical knowledge to complete repairs efficiently.

- Follow manufacturer procedures and health and safety guidelines.

- Ensure customer vehicles are returned to the road safely and promptly.

- Deliver consistently high standards of workmanship and customer service.

- Work collaboratively within a busy, professional team.

Requirements

- The ideal Vehicle Technician will hold a minimum NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance or an equivalent City & Guilds qualification.

- Applications are welcomed from technicians at all skill levels, including those seeking further development.

- A high standard of workmanship and a genuine desire to develop technical knowledge.

- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

- Strong awareness of health and safety compliance.

- Own set of tools.

- Full UK driving licence.

- MOT licence is desirable but not essential.

- Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician within the automotive or commercial vehicle sector is advantageous.