Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician required for a busy workshop servicing and maintaining a varied fleet of rental vehicles.

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 90-day probation).

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week. Flexible hours between 7:00am and 6:00pm, with most technicians working 8:00am–5:00pm. No weekend work required;
Saturday overtime is 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
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Private GP access and employee wellbeing programme
• Employee discounts and Cycle to Work scheme
• 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)
• Clear career progression through Technician grades with increased earning potential

This is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Technician, Vehicle Technician, Mechanic, Automotive Technician or Service Technician to join one of the UK's largest commercial vehicle rental and fleet businesses. Working from a modern workshop, you'll carry out servicing, preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs across a varied fleet of vehicles to keep them safe, reliable and ready for customers. You'll gain experience on a wide range of vehicles including cars, vans and light commercial vehicles, HGVs, refrigerated vehicles, electric vehicles and specialist fleet vehicles.

• Carry out routine servicing and scheduled maintenance on fleet vehicles
• Complete brake, tyre and general mechanical repairs
• Inspect vehicles to ensure safety and compliance standards
• Identify worn or damaged components before they cause 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 while 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

Training is a core focus, with a structured programme designed to increase technical knowledge and support long-term career progression. Development opportunities include health & safety and workshop best practice, advanced vehicle diagnostics, electrical and electronic fault finding, specialist commercial vehicle systems, manufacturer technical training, alternative fuel and electric vehicle technology, progression to Level 3 qualification (where applicable), specialist equipment training and career progression through Technician grades with increased hourly rates.

Ongoing support is provided to develop your skills and career.

This role sits within one of the UK's leading fleet maintenance businesses, offering excellent facilities, a friendly team environment and genuine opportunities to progress your career. If you would like to know more and be considered for this role, please apply today.