Vehicle Technician (40 hours per week)

London Hire Limited; Erith; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation services company in Erith is seeking a talented Vehicle Technician to join their team. The role involves maintaining and repairing a range of vehicles including buses and vans, with responsibilities including safety inspections and diagnostics. Applicants must be qualified Motor Vehicle technicians with a full UK driving license. The position offers a structured work week from Monday to Friday with various employee benefits such as enhanced absence pay and onsite parking.

Benefits

Enhanced company absence pay

Onsite parking

Access to Employee Assurance Programme

Qualifications

• Experienced in vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repair.
• Full UK driving license; D1/D category preferred.
• Ability to diagnose basic electrical faults.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety inspections, servicing and repairs in the workshop.
• Attend vehicle breakdowns and conduct repairs.
• Use PDA/Tablet for documentation of services.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance and repair

Diagnostic skills

Electrical system repair

Hydraulic systems understanding

Education

Qualified Motor Vehicle technician

Full UK driving license

Job description

Department: Workshop

Location: Erith

Compensation: £36,000 - £42,000 / year

Description

We are looking to recruit a talented and motivated Vehicle Technician to join our London Hire Ltd Engineering Team, maintaining our range of buses, vans and cars of all shapes and sizes.

The role includes regular servicing, maintenance and repair work, inspections, diagnostic and MOT preparation. The successful candidate will have the ability to carry out these duties efficiently, reliably and safely to a high standard within our workshop, with the opportunity to develop their skills & knowledge within the transport industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out programmed vehicle Safety Inspections, servicing, maintenance, and repairs in-line with DVSA’s Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness. Workshop and on-site when needed.
• Attend vehicle breakdowns as and when needed and carry out repairs where practical.
• Maintain contact with Engineering/Fleet department to confirm work needed and repairs completed.
• Liaise with Workshop Manager and Rental Operations ensuring passengers are transported safely during breakdowns and vehicle transfers.
• Comply with site instructions and Health & Safety regulations whilst on company & customer premises.
• Use PDA/Tablet to ensure all defect reports, service sheets and other associated compliance documentation is completed correctly and sent to the office in a timely manner.
• Use of electronic email and diagnostic systems.
• Identify damaged items which are non-fair wear & tear and are re-chargeable to the vehicle user.
• Report any incident, occurrence, faulty equipment to the Health & Safety Manager that may be dangerous or contravene the Health and Safety regulations.
• Road testing of serviced and repaired vehicles to confirm "safe and ready for operation".
• Ability to diagnose and repair basic electrical system faults.
• An understanding of hydraulic systems.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified and experienced Motor Vehicle technician (bus or commercial vehicle experience desirable but not essential).
• Full UK driving license. D1 or D category preferred. Or be willing to undertake D1/D driver training (subject to terms and conditions)

Benefits

• Working Monday to Friday 08.00-16.30, 40 hours per week.
• Onsite parking
• Enhanced company absence pay, including for sickness and parental leave dependent on length of service.
• Access to our Employee Assurance Programme.