Overview
Our client is hiring a skilled and proactive Vehicle Technician to join a team of dedicated technicians. Technicians with expertise in either Lights, Commercial Vehicles or HGVs repair backgrounds will be considered for this role. Operating from a Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU), well equipped workshops you will play a crucial role in ensuring the fleet remains roadworthy, compliant, and operational. This includes performing routine inspections, repairs, servicing, and MOT preparation to maintain service standards and fleet reliability.
Job Details
* Job Title: Lights Commercial Vehicle Technician
* Industry: Fleet Maintenance
* Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
* Salary: £38,200 p/annum + £50 per day weekend shift allowance + £1,500 welcome bonus + benefits + overtime
* Location: Derby
* Hours: 39.5 hours, Monday to Friday – Days + 1 in 3 Saturdays (day off in the week)
What’s on offer
Technicians joining this fleet team will benefit from a range of training and upskilling initiatives such as multi-skilling to repair all variety of different fleet vehicles. A lights technician will be fully trained to repair HGVs. Comprehensive Electric vehicle diagnostics training, forklift training/licensing, IRTEC renewal/upgrades and emergency/first aid training. Fully paid PPE, including overalls and steel toe capped boots.
Responsibilities
* Maintain and repair company vehicles and trailers, ensuring they meet legal compliance and safety standards.
* Perform preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing, inspections, and MOT preparation.
* Monitor and resolve driver-reported defects, ensuring vehicles remain in a roadworthy condition.
* Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and bodywork issues, replacing faulty components, as necessary.
* Accurately record service and repair history in accordance with company policies and legal regulations.
* Ensure fleet vehicles are operational by following maintenance schedules, troubleshooting, breakdowns, and managing inventory.
* Work closely with the Transport team to ensure fleet availability meets operational needs, while minimising downtime to reduce disruptions to daily activities.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
* Level 3 HGV Technician qualification or equivalent.
* Proven experience within a busy HGV or commercial vehicle workshop.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Strong understanding of HGV maintenance practices, health & safety regulations, and transport legislation.
* Ability to prioritise tasks, work efficiently under pressure, and meet deadlines.
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
* Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* A confident negotiator with a proactive approach.
* Health & Safety Compliance.
Contact
Call Jo at Questech Automotive Recruitment for a confidential discussion
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