Vehicle Technician
Gloucester
Up to £37,000 – permanent role
Full-time, 39 hours per week (Monday to Friday, early finish Fridays)
Are you an experienced mechanic who takes pride in doing the job right?
Do you want to work in a supportive, close-knit team with genuine recognition for the work you do?
Our client, a leading national business with a well-maintained fleet, is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join their workshop team.
You’ll service and repair a fleet of vans from routine maintenance to major repairs in a fully equipped workshop, with occasional travel in a Fleet Support Vehicle to assist with on-the-road servicing and breakdowns.
This is a hands-on role in a friendly, supportive environment, focused on quality work rather than sales and time pressures.
Benefits
24 days’ holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
Option to buy up to 5 additional days’ holiday
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Discounted gym membership
24/7 free & confidential support helpline
In-house wellbeing team
Free on-site parking
Refreshments and fresh fruit provided
Early finish Fridays
Summer & Christmas social events
Responsibilities of the role:
Carry out vehicle diagnostics and record results
Service company vehicles and complete associated paperwork
Undertake repairs in line with good practice and supplier recommendations
Advise the Workshop Supervisor on specialist part requirements
Travel nationwide to assist with breakdowns in the Fleet Support Vehicle
Adhere to all Health & Safety legislation and workshop rules
Escalate issues and seek guidance when required
Support additional business tasks as needed
Visit other business locations on occasion
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Proven mechanic (Level 3 qualified or through experience) with exposure to a wide range of vehicles
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and logical thinking skills
Organised with good time management and prioritisation abilities
Flexible, adaptable, and able to work under pressure
Clear communicator, able to explain technical issues simply
Team player with the ability to work independently when needed
Full UK manual driving licence
If you’re looking for a role where your skills will be recognised and rewarded — without sales targets or time pressures — we’d love to hear from you.
At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.
THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
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