Vehicle maintenance technician

🚛 Vehicle Maintenance Technician – Neath, Wales


Permanent | Competitive Pay | Excellent Benefits | Career Development


Are you a skilled Vehicle Maintenance Technician looking for a role where your expertise is genuinely valued? This is your opportunity to join a busy, professional workshop where no two days are the same; and where your work directly keeps essential vehicles safe, reliable, and on the road.


You’ll be part of a supportive, close‑knit team that takes pride in high standards, teamwork, and looking out for one another. Whether it’s handling complex diagnostics, supporting fleet reliability, or developing new skills, this role offers both challenge and long‑term progression.


⏰ Working Pattern

This is a rotating shift role designed to offer structure and variety:

* Day Shift: Monday–Friday, 06:00–15:00
* Back Shift: Monday–Friday, 13:00–22:00
* Overtime: Saturday mornings, 06:00–12:00
* On‑Call Rota: 1 week in every 3 (paid additionally)


💷 Salary & Rewards

* Base Salary: £43,108 per year
* Typical OTE: circa £50,000
* First‑Year Earning Potential: up to £54,000, including:
* £5,000 sign‑on bonus (paid after a successful 3‑month settling‑in period)
* Expected overtime of £5,000, paid at 1.5x hourly rate
* Annual performance bonus of up to £2,000


🎁 What’s In It for You?

This role comes with a strong benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and future:

* Private medical cover (with discounted options for family members)
* 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Option to buy extra holiday
* Pension with matched contributions up to 7.5%
* Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection
* Retail discount schemes
* On‑site parking
* Quality tools provided, with replacements available when needed


🔧 The Role

You’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a fleet of vehicles to the highest safety and operational standards. Your work will play a vital role in supporting daily operations, particularly during peak periods, ensuring vehicles are compliant, roadworthy, and ready when they’re needed most.

This is more than just a maintenance role; it’s a chance to be part of a team that values skill, reliability, and collaboration.


✅ What We’re Looking For:


Essential

* Qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or strong proven industry experience
* Solid understanding of vehicle systems, trailers, plant, and workshop equipment
* Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
* A safety‑first mindset
* A reliable team player with good communication and organisation skills


Desirable (Full Training Provided)

* HGV Class C licence
* ADR qualification


🎓 Training & Development

Your development matters. You’ll receive structured in‑house training alongside access to specialist external courses. There are genuine opportunities to gain additional licences, recognised certifications, and specialist skills that will support your long‑term career progression.