Job Description:

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.

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 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 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 Technician requirements

• 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)
• 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.

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.