Vehicle Technician

U-Drive are recruiting for a competent and diligent vehicle technician to join our established and highly reputable team at our Poole workshop! Working alongside a professional and knowledgeable team, you'll undertake a variety of service, maintenance and repair work on a wide range of vehicles, keeping our Fleet on the road.

As a vehicle technician at U-Drive, you'll be based at our Poole workshop, helping to keep our mixed fleet of 4000 vehicles on the road. These vehicles range from small cars through to light commercial vehicles meaning that no two days will be the same. You'll be working a 42-hour week on a Monday‑Friday rota.

• Undertake pre‑planned vehicle maintenance on both customer and U-Drive vehicles
• Perform test drives, inspections, and other diagnostic tests on vehicles to identify where problems exist and determine which parts need to be repaired or replaced
• Complete preventative maintenance on vehicles including oil changes and replacing brakes
• Generate timelines and estimates on repairs, discussing options with customers
• Maintain accurate records relating to customers, their vehicles, parts, and service history
• Use workshop equipment as instructed, performing regular maintenance and repairs when required
• Any other duties as required

• Full UK Driving License
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritise and manage time effectively
• Positive "Can Do" attitude
• Respectable presentation at all times
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and customers
• Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

U-Drive is an established family‑owned vehicle rental company with a 43‑year legacy, operating over 4,000 vehicles across daily rental, contract hire and leasing fleet in the UK. Our commitment to excellent service extends to both business customers, and private hirers. With strong core values stemming from integrity, responsibility and respect, our collective team pull together to deliver exceptional service to our customer base time, and time again.

• 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Employee discount on U-Drive rental vehicles, including discounts for friends and families
• Employee Discount Program offering savings on over 3,000 retailers
• Employee Assistance Program in partnership with Health Assured
• Company-sponsored training and development opportunities
• Free yearly MOT, on‑site parking where available, mobile phone

We’re committed to a policy of equal opportunity, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine at U-Drive!