Vehicle Maintenance Technician - Leicester
Location: Leicester
Salary: £21.70 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts, with an hour of flexibility around the back shift
Looking for Your Next Vehicle Maintenance Opportunity?
We're recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Technician to join a busy and established commercial vehicle maintenance operation in Leicester.
This is a great opportunity for a skilled technician looking for a permanent position, competitive pay, ongoing training and excellent career development opportunities.
Working Hours
The role operates on a rotating shift pattern:
Week 1: 6:00am - 2:30pm
30-minute unpaid break
Week 2: 12:30pm - 9:00pm
Back shift
There is approximately one hour of flexibility around the back-shift hours for the right candidate.
The Role
As a Vehicle Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:
- Servicing and repairing commercial vehicles in line with planned maintenance schedules.
- Ensuring vehicles and trailers remain safe, legal and fit for operation.
- Completing service and inspection records accurately.
- Completing defect reports and associated paperwork.
- Preparing vehicles and trailers for annual MOT testing.
- Carrying out ad-hoc repairs and investigating vehicle defects.
- Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical and electrical faults.
- Working safely and efficiently to required standards.
About You
We're looking for an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Technician / HGV Technician / Commercial Vehicle Technician with:
- Experience working on heavy commercial vehicles.
- Knowledge of automotive equipment and diagnostic / troubleshooting equipment.
- Experience with vehicle servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Welding experience.
- Basic DC electrical fault-finding skills.
- Ability to lift and manoeuvre heavy vehicle components.
- A valid UK driving licence.
- Relevant vocational training or vehicle maintenance qualifications.
- An LGV C+E / Class 1 licence would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
- £21.70 per hour.
- Permanent position.
- 40 hours per week.
- Rotating shift pattern.
- 6:00am - 2:30pm early shift.
- 12:30pm - 9:00pm back shift.
- Flexibility around back-shift hours.
- Training and on-the-job learning.
- Extensive learning and development opportunities.
- Strong career progression opportunities.
- Supportive working environment.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Technician, HGV Technician or Commercial Vehicle Technician looking for a permanent role in Leicester with a structured rotating shift pattern and £21.70 per hour, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion about the role. 