VMU Technician

TJ Morris Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

10% store discount

Training and development opportunities

Flexible pay platform (MyHB)

Job summary

Home Bargains is recruiting a Vehicle Technician for our Liverpool Regional Distribution Centre VMU. You will perform preventative maintenance, MOT prep, and repairs on a modern fleet, using diagnostic tools and standard tools you own.

The role requires a minimum of three years’ experience, with UK driving licence; HGV category is a plus. You will work in a 24-hour VMU environment with a focus on safety, quality and timely service to the wider Transport team.

Qualifications

• Min 3 years’ proven experience as a Vehicle Technician with trailer maintenance.
• Level 2 City & Guilds or BTEC National in HGV Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent UK recognised qualification.
• UK Driving licence (HGV category advantageous).
• IRTEC inspection licence and tail lift inspection certification would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative vehicle maintenance and servicing to a high standard.
• MOT preparation and repairs; diagnose faults using computer-based equipment.
• Repair or replace defective parts and resolve defects.
• Road test vehicles to verify repairs and quality of work.
• Maintain VMU equipment and working areas to a clean condition.
• Use hand tools and general garage equipment; tail lift maintenance and body work as needed.
• Complete administrative tasks and reports.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health & safety

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 or BTEC National in HGV engineering

Tools

Tech tool

MULTI/STAR

JAL

Tail lift tools

Job description

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Closing Date:

23/10/2026

Job Category:

Transport

Business Unit:

Transport

Package

• £51,417.60 per annum.
• Average 38.61 hours per week.
• 4 on 4 off - 6am to 6pm

Employee Benefits

• Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10% store discount at all our retail stores
• Opportunities and support for training and development, including access to online learning portals
• Stream - access to flexible pay, financial wellbeing support, exclusive discounts, savings, opportunities, and much more

MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:

• Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line

Job Introduction

Following the recent expansion of our fleet, we have a fantastic opportunity at our Liverpool Regional Distribution Centre, Vehicle Maintenance Unit for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our team.

We are proud to be one of the UK’s most successful, fastest growing and largest privately-owned companies and we recognise that to remain successful we need to continue investing in our fleet to drive us forward. We are Blue Rated Operator of over 400 trailers and over 100 powered vehicles which are all maintained internally at our state of the art 7 bay repair unit.

Our VMU is a 24 hour operation with over 20 technicians, apprentices and support staff. We have a modern fleet of vehicles and trailers to include Scania/Volvo diesel and CNG powered trucks. Our trailer fleet includes over 300 double deck trailers and 400 standard trailers all fitted with various types of tail lifts.

As a Vehicle Technician you will report to a Shift Supervisor and spend most of your time in the VMU as well as completing off site repairs. You will be part of a VMU team which delivers excellent service to our wider business and maintains the fleet to the highest standards, complying to all health and safety procedures as well as DVSA requirements.

Working closely with other members of the team as well as the wider VMU and Transport team, you will make sure resources are aligned and a smooth-running operation is achieved. We are looking for proactive individuals who can identify and resolve problems swiftly and who actively strive to continually improve team performance.

Job Overview

Our Vehicle Maintenance Technicians:

• Carry out preventative vehicle maintenance and servicing, MOT preparation and repairs to a high standard
• Inspect vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately, using computer-based diagnostic equipment
• Repair or replace broken or defective parts and resolve defects
• Road test vehicles to check repairs
• Maintain VMU equipment and working areas to a good, clean condition
• Use hand tools and general garage equipment
• Tail Lift maintenance and vehicle body work repairs, fabrication and basic welding processes
• Complete administrative tasks and reports as requested
• Min 3 years’ proven experience as a Vehicle Technician with trailer maintenance experience
• Level 2 City & Guilds or BTECH National in HGV Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent UK recognised qualification
• UK Driving licence (HGV category an advantage)
• Experience in fault diagnostic equipment, e.g. Tech tool, MULTI/STAR and JAL and including trailer systems
• A desire for delivering the highest possible standards of work with respect to quality and compliance
• Must ownstandard tools - more specific tools will be provided
• IRTEC inspection licence along with any tail lift inspection certification

About The Company

TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.

Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 580 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.

With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK, we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend)- and we wouldn't have it any other way!