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Maintenance Technician | Vehicle Technician | Mechanic

Maintenance Technician required for a busy workshop servicing and maintaining a varied fleet of rental vehicles. £1,500 joining bonus, Monday to Friday working, structured training and genuine career progression. Must have the right to work in the UK.\n\n

Location:

Southampton (Romsey)

Pay:

£15.69 - £16.00 per hour (circa £35,000+ per year depending on experience)

Joining Bonus:

£1,500 (£750 paid in your first month's salary and £750 after successful completion of your 90-day probation)

Job Type:

Permanent | Full Time

Working Hours Workshop based role working

42.5 hours per week

, Monday to Friday.

Flexible working hours between

7:00am and 6:00pm

, with most technicians working

8:00am - 5:00pm

. No weekend work required. Saturday overtime is entirely optional and paid at enhanced rates.

Benefits for the Maintenance Technician

£1,500 joining bonusCompetitive hourly rate with regular salary reviewsOptional overtime paid at enhanced ratesMonday to Friday working with no mandatory weekends25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysBirthday day offPaid volunteering daysModern workshop with excellent equipment and technical supportStructured training programme with the opportunity to progress to Level 3 qualification (where applicable)

£1,500 joining bonus

Competitive hourly rate with regular salary reviews

Optional overtime paid at enhanced rates

Monday to Friday working with no mandatory weekends

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday day off

Paid volunteering days

Modern workshop with excellent equipment and technical support

Structured training programme with the opportunity to progress to Level 3 qualification (where applicable)

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities

Carry out routine servicing and scheduled maintenance on fleet vehiclesComplete brake, tyre and general mechanical repairsInspect vehicles to ensure they meet safety and compliance standardsIdentify worn or damaged components before they result in vehicle breakdownsCarry out repairs and replace parts to manufacturer and company standardsUse workshop systems to accurately record completed workRoad test vehicles where appropriate and licence permitsComplete work to a high standard whilst maintaining a safe and organised workshop

Carry out routine servicing and scheduled maintenance on fleet vehicles

Complete brake, tyre and general mechanical repairs

Inspect vehicles to ensure they meet safety and compliance standards

Identify worn or damaged components before they result in vehicle breakdowns

Carry out repairs and replace parts to manufacturer and company standards

Use workshop systems to accurately record completed work

Road test vehicles where appropriate and licence permits

Complete work to a high standard whilst maintaining a safe and organised workshop

Maintenance Technicianrequirements\n

Right to work in the UKFull UK driving licenceLevel 2 or Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualification (NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds or equivalent)Practical workshop experience carrying out servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairsGood understanding of vehicle inspections, brakes, suspension, steering and general mechanical systemsAbility to work independently and as part of a busy workshop teamPositive attitude and willingness to learn and develop

Right to work in the UK

Full UK driving licence

Level 2 or Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualification (NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds or equivalent)

Level 2 or Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualification

(NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds or equivalent)

Practical workshop experience carrying out servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs

Good understanding of vehicle inspections, brakes, suspension, steering and general mechanical systems

Ability to work independently and as part of a busy workshop team

Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop

Technicians with a Level 2 qualification who are looking to progress to Level 3 are encouraged to apply, with structured training and development available.\n\n

Consultant:

Jack Adams Octane Recruitment

Reference:

JAVT

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.

If you would like to know more about this vacancy or similar opportunities including

Maintenance Technician, Vehicle Technician, Mechanic, Automotive Technician, Service Technician, LCV Technician, Van Technician, Workshop Technician, Fleet Technician or Commercial Vehicle Technician

roles, then please get in touch.

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