Vehicle Technician

About the Role

Join the largest and most environmentally conscious fleet operator in the UK as a Vehicle Technician in the Preston Workshop. This permanent role offers stability and variety, working with a fleet of over 49,000 vehicles that includes traditional fuel, electric vehicles, LCVs, and HGVs. You'll engage in a range of inspection, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair tasks across diverse vehicle types, utilizing both your personal toolkit and specialized workshop equipment.

Working Hours

• Full-time schedule of 39.5 hours per week with a rotating shift pattern:
• Week 1 and 2: 06:00 - 14:30
• Week 3: 13:18 - 21:42
• Required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays and Sundays, compensated with two weekdays off.
• Permanent night shift option available: Monday to Friday, 20:30 - 06:15.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of £40,906 annually.
• Shift allowance of £90.21 weekly for the 13:18 - 21:42 shift, and £135.32 weekly for night shifts.
• Weekend supplements: £53.66 per Saturday shift and £107.33 per Sunday shift.
• Welcome bonus eligibility of £1,500, subject to terms.
• 22.5 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure and option to buy additional leave.
• Robust company pension scheme with matching contributions.
• Opportunities for career advancement and personalized annual training plans.
• Provision of personal protective equipment and work attire including overalls and steel toe-capped boots.
• Exclusive discounts on shopping, technology, travel, attractions, and social activities for you and your family.

Role Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive vehicle inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
• Utilize your own toolkit for routine maintenance and repairs on both light and heavy goods vehicles.
• Employ specialist tools and shared resources available in a well-equipped, modern workshop environment.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a Level 3 qualification or equivalent in Light or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Own a personal toolkit suitable for standard vehicle repairs.
• Demonstrated experience handling a broad range of vehicles as a Vehicle Technician.
• Hold a valid UK full manual driving licence, with preference for HGV licence and trailer handling experience.
• Maintain high professional standards and take pride in the quality of work delivered.
• Flexibility to work on rotating shifts and willingness to support team requirements as needed.

Additional Information

Payments like the welcome bonus are disbursed in installments and governed by specific terms and conditions.