Workshop Technician

Workshop Technician, up to £50,000, 4‑day week, Bedfordshire

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• Salary up to £50,000 (DOE) + profit share bonus + Vitality healthcare + 31 days holiday + ongoing training.
• Twilight Shift: Monday‑Thursday 2:30pm‑1:00am – a true 4‑day week.
• Join a £40m turnover engineering and commercial vehicle business with modern workshop facilities and long‑term career opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Workshop Technician to join a growing and successful commercial vehicle business. You will carry out mechanical repairs, servicing, maintenance and inspections on a range of specialist trailers, commercial vehicle equipment and associated machinery, working alongside an experienced team in a well‑equipped workshop.

Whether you are already an experienced Workshop Technician or have transferable experience working on trailers, commercial vehicles, agricultural machinery, plant equipment or industrial machinery, this business will invest in your ongoing training and development.

• Previous experience as a Workshop Technician, Mechanical Technician, Engineering Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Vehicle Technician or any role maintaining mechanical equipment, commercial vehicles, agricultural or industrial machinery.
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding, repair and maintenance skills.
• Welding and fabrication experience would be advantageous.
• A practical, hands‑on approach with good attention to detail and a positive team attitude.
• Ideally hold a relevant Level 3 qualification.

• Carry out major and minor repairs on specialist trailers and commercial vehicle equipment.
• Service, maintain and inspect trailers across a range of makes and models.
• Complete preventative maintenance activities, inspections and safety checks.
• Carry out welding and fabrication work where required.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections and vehicle history.
• Complete relevant paperwork, documentation and support warranty claims where required.

This role is commutable from Milton Keynes, Leighton Buzzard, Buckingham, Towcester, Northampton, Bedford and surrounding areas.