Job Description
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN / MECHANIC
Location: Southampton
Salary: £34,000 - £37,500 DOE + Overtime
Hours: Monday to Friday
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse commercial vehicle fleet while benefiting from structured training, career progression and a great work-life balance.
What's on Offer
£34,000 - £37,500 basic salary, depending on experience
Overtime
Monday to Friday working - no weekend shifts
Annual salary reviews
5-stage training programme with progression to Master Technician
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Holiday entitlement increasing to 30+ days with service
Birthday day off
Pension and life assurance
The Role
Carrying out routine servicing, maintenance and repairs on commercial rental vehicles
Inspecting vehicle systems and components to ensure they are safe and operating correctly
Identifying worn or defective components and carrying out repairs or replacement
Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently and accurately
Test driving vehicles where appropriate and where the correct driving licence is held
Accurately recording all work completed on the relevant computer systems
Completing paperwork and job handovers to the Workshop Manager / Lead Technician
Ensuring vehicles are left in a safe and roadworthy condition
Working safely and maintaining high workshop standards
What We're Looking For
NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance or an equivalent qualification
Previous experience working with HGVs, LCVs or commercial vehicles
Full UK, Irish or EU Class C or CE manual driving licence
Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills
A proactive and detail-focused approach
Someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work
A genuine interest in vehicle maintenance and developing their technical skills
To apply or find out more, please contact Amy at Auto Skills UK. Quote reference: 54732
