Vehicle Technician Vacancy in Southampton
1. Basic Salary: Up to £36,720
2. OTE (On Target Earnings): £42,660
3. Working Hours: Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:30, 1 in 4/5 Saturdays 08:00 – 12:00
4. Vehicle Rental Fleet Company
About the Role:
Our client, a well-established vehicle rental business with over 35 years of experience, is looking for a Vehicle Technician to join their team in Southampton. With a fleet of over 55,000 vehicles, including cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) from top brands such as Mercedes, Ford, Peugeot, and Vauxhall, you'll enjoy working with a wide variety of vehicles and gaining experience on electric vehicle models too.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fully equipped workshop and take on a range of maintenance, repair, and servicing tasks, ensuring customer vehicles are quickly and safely back on the road.
What’s in it for You?
5. Competitive Basic Salary of up to £36,720
6. OTE of up to £42,660
7. A supportive management structure and continuous training
8. 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (your birthday off too!)
9. Company pension and life assurance
10. Tool insurance and discounts on vehicle rentals, maintenance, and tyres
11. Discounts on mobile phone tariffs and accessories for you, friends, and family
12. Flexible gym memberships and cashback deals (e.g. Tesco, Asda, B&Q)
13. Share saver scheme and uniform provided
14. Christmas party contributions and future development opportunities within a large group
Key Responsibilities as a Vehicle Technician:
15. Perform maintenance, servicing, and warranty work on a fleet of approximately 900 vehicles (cars and LCVs)
16. Diagnose electrical and mechanical issues using diagnostic equipment
17. Carry out repairs, parts replacements, and preventive maintenance
18. Ensure high-quality and efficient work that gets customer vehicles back on the road quickly
19. Prepare vehicles for MOTs
What We’re Looking for in a Vehicle Technician:
20. Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds qualification in motor vehicle mechanics
21. Proven experience in a commercial vehicle or car technician role (time-served applicants cannot be considered)
22. Strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills
23. Ability to work efficiently within a time structure while delivering quality results
24. A team player with a proactive, hands-on approach
25. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to build positive relationships
26. Right to live and work in the UK
Contact Kinga Csipetics, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Southampton and Hampshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
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