Vehicle Maintenance Technician
7 days ago
Exeter
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role. Vehicle Maintenance Technician Location: Plymouth - On-Site Workshop Salary (OTE): circa £57,871 What you'll be doing: Join our team as a Vehicle Maintenance Technician and play a vital role in keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and ready for action. Your day-to-day will involve diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy vehicles, trailers, and workshop equipment. You'll work on a rotating shift pattern, including early and late days, with opportunities for overtime and on-call duties, ensuring our fleet is always prepared to support UK homes and businesses. Plus, enjoy a generous sign-on bonus and a rewarding first-year package that combines salary, overtime, and bonuses. Your responsibilities include: • Conducting routine inspections and repairs on heavy vehicles and trailers, • Diagnosing faults using strong technical skills and safety-first approach, • Maintaining workshop tools and equipment to high standards, • Supporting fleet safety and compliance through thorough servicing, • Qualifications in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent practical experience, • Knowledge of vehicle systems, trailers, and workshop equipment, • Strong diagnostic skills and a safety-conscious mindset, • Good communication and organisational skills, • Industry-leading training including LPG, IRTEC, and HGV licensing opportunities, • Competitive salary with expected overtime earnings and annual bonus (£2,000), • £5,000 sign-on bonus (paid after 3 months), • Private medical insurance (including family cover), • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy extra leave, • Pension scheme with matched contributions, • Life assurance and income protection