Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician | Vehicle Technician | Mechanic

Maintenance Technician required for a busy workshop servicing and maintaining a varied fleet of rental vehicles. £1,500 joining bonus, Monday to Friday working, structured training and genuine career progression. Must have the right to work in the UK.

Location: Southampton (Romsey)

Pay: £15.69 - £16.00 per hour (circa £35,000+ per year depending on experience)

Joining Bonus: £1,500 (£750 paid in your first month's salary and £750 after successful completion of your 90-day probation)

Job Type: Permanent | Full Time

Working Hours Workshop based role working 42.5 hours per week
, Monday to Friday. Flexible working hours between 7:00am and 6:00pm
, with most technicians working 8:00am - 5:00pm
. No weekend work required. Saturday overtime is entirely optional and paid at enhanced rates.

• £1,500 joining bonus
• Competitive hourly rate with regular salary reviews
• Optional overtime paid at enhanced rates
• Monday to Friday working with no mandatory weekends
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Paid volunteering days
• Modern workshop with excellent equipment and technical support
• Structured training programme with the opportunity to progress to Level 3 qualification (where applicable)

• Carry out routine servicing and scheduled maintenance on fleet vehicles
• Complete brake, tyre and general mechanical repairs
• Inspect vehicles to ensure they meet safety and compliance standards
• Identify worn or damaged components before they result in vehicle breakdowns
• Carry out repairs and replace parts to manufacturer and company standards
• Use workshop systems to accurately record completed work
• Road test vehicles where appropriate and licence permits
• Complete work to a high standard whilst maintaining a safe and organised workshop

• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence
• Level 2 or Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualification (NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Practical workshop experience carrying out servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs
• Good understanding of vehicle inspections, brakes, suspension, steering and general mechanical systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy workshop team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop

Technicians with a Level 2 qualification who are looking to progress to Level 3 are encouraged to apply, with structured training and development available.