Vehicle Maintenance Technician

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