Automotive technician Work, Jobs in Plymouth, Dev (with Salaries)

Maintenance Technician
Hitachi —Plymouth
- £43,696 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Schematics
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
11d
Tyre Technician
Protyre Autocare —Plymouth
- £29,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Driving
- In-person
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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3h
Prep Technician
Vertu Motors —Plymouth
- Up to £35,720 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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Prep Technician - NO WEEKEND WORKING
Vertu Motors —Plymouth
- £36,440 a year
- Full-time
- Electrical experience
- Annual leave
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Service Technician
Snows Group —Plymouth
- £37,000 - £52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Vehicle Technician
Vertu Motors —Plymouth
- £28,600 - £46,790 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Van Technician
MAN Truck & Bus UK —Plymouth
- Full-time
Vehicle Service Technician/Mechanic
Ocean Group —Plymouth
- £30,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Referral programme
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Vehicle Technician
Vospers —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Serving
- Sales
- Customer service
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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5d
Bodyshop Panel Beater
Gemini Accident Repair Centres —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Welding
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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12d
Trainee Vehicle Mechanic – 2026
The AA —Kingsbridge
- £30,230 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Vehicle Technician/MOT Tester
Plympton Car Centre (Plymouth) Limited —Plymouth
- £35,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- In-person
- Hand tools
- Profit sharing
- Relocation assistance
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14d
Roadside Vehicle Technician
Keltek Motors Ltd —Saltash
- From £35,131 a year
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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7d
Service Advisor
Ocean Group —Plymouth
- £28,187 a year
- Full-time
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Vehicle Technician
Mayflower Auto Services —Plymouth
- Up to £39,000 a year
- Overtime
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- School
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
Recovery Technician
Aldridge & Sons Recovery —Launceston
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Overtime
- Mechanic experience
- Driving
- Power tools
- Annual leave
Quick apply
6d
Vehicle Paint Sprayer
Revive! UK —Plymouth
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Power tools
- Hand tools
Quick apply
2d
E-scooter/E-bike technician
Bikespace CIC —Plymouth
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Driving
- In-person
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Mechanic/MOT Tester
Murray Group —Plymouth
- £34,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Power tools
- In-person
- Hand tools
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Quick apply
14d
HGV Volvo Technician - Stuarts Truck & Bus
Stuarts Truck & Bus - Volvo —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Power tools
- In-person
- Hand tools
Quick apply
4d

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Maintenance Technician

Hitachi -
Plymouth

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Job details

Full-time
£43,696 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Driving Licence
Microsoft Outlook
Schematics
Maintenance
IT
NVQ
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

Location:

Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0132304

Date Posted:

2026-06-24

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail UK Limited

Profession (Job Category):

Other

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Here at Hitachi Rail, we have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic self-motivated Maintenance Technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.

Plymouth - Laira

Salary: £43,696 + 15% Shift allowance

Days & Nights
Permanent contract

Accountabilities

In this exciting role, you will perform scheduled maintenance on our fleet of Class 800 rolling stock for the Intercity Express Program on the GWR West Main Line and will be working in a dynamic work environment that values collaboration, adaptability and creativity and will. To comply with our fatigue policy, we require candidates to live within a 60‑minute commute of the site (PL4 9JN).

This is a permanent role working on a rotating day and night shift basis.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

Perform scheduled maintenance activities on the rolling stock in accordance with the vehicle maintenance instructions.
Undertake servicing and preparation of the rolling stock.
Undertake driving duties within depot confines in accordance with the depot operating procedures and instructions.
Actively participate in the ongoing continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes and maintenance procedures that support all depot and fleet activities.
Support the delivery of new trains and undertake the maintenance acceptance processes.
Ensure exam tasks are being completed in a timely manner, undertake basic fault rectification or repair when required.
Adherence to all health and safety processes and procedures.
Attendance at testing locations, main line station and outstations to undertake preventative and corrective maintenance as required.
Must be prepared to travel and overnight away from base location for short periods of time.
Support the Maintenance Team Leaders and Shift Production Managers in the delivery of the production plan.
Record all work activities and stock consumption using the maintenance management system in accordance with maintenance processes and procedures.
Working shifts to meet the service requirements of fleet customers.
Assist as required with any other responsibilities relevant to the role based on localised requirements.

About you

Required Skills/ Knowledge

Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot environment.
Outstanding Safety Awareness gained in an operational railway engineering environment.
Experience of working at stabling outstations or main line station technical support.
Modern fault finding and repair techniques using pc-based laptops and remote train diagnostics.
Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings reading
Extensive experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS) and associated reliability and available trend analysis.
Experience of performing modifications and campaigns on modern rolling stock.

Education/Qualifications

Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines OR Engineering based NVQ level 2

Behavioural

Calm and diplomatic under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company.
Loyal, committed, confident and determined.

Desired Skills (not essential)

Ability to investigate complex electrical and mechanical faults and write detailed reports.
Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
Train driving, Fire warden, First Aider
Powered plant and tools – bogie drop, cranes, air systems / 110v tools.
Train driving assessment and licence.
Depot Protection
Working at Height, COSHH, Manual handling, AC/DC Depot isolation
Network Rail Sentinel PTS

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:

Competitive salary
25 days holiday
Potential opportunity for annual performance related bonus
Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
Private medical insurance
Personal Accident insurance
Group Income protection
Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

Closing date for applications is 12th July 2026.

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail

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