Vehicle Technician

Job Title: Vehicle Technician

Location: Hull

Salary: £35,429 per year + 25% pension

Overview:

A skilled and reliable Vehicle Technician is required to support the repair, servicing, and maintenance of a large fleet of vehicles and plant machinery. The role involves ensuring a high standard of workmanship while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and legislative requirements. Applicants from all backgrounds, including ex-military personnel, are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out servicing, repairs, and maintenance on a wide variety of vehicles, including light commercial vehicles, HGVs, and plant equipment.
• Diagnose faults using mechanical and electrical diagnostic tools.
• Complete mechanical repairs, component replacements, and vehicle inspections.
• Perform MOT-related work (if qualified).
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and service documentation.
• Support the upkeep of a fleet of approximately 500–600 vehicles and associated equipment.
• Ensure work is completed to required safety and quality standards.
• Work collaboratively to ensure the fleet remains operational and available.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant workshop environment.

Skills and Qualifications

• Relevant and recognised mechanical/engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Strong experience in vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repair.
• Ability to remove, refit, and repair mechanical components.
• Confidence in using diagnostic equipment and workshop tools.
• Full current driving licence.

Desirable:

• Previous HGV technical experience
• HGV/LGV licence
• IRTEC certification
• MOT tester’s certificate

Employee Benefits:

• Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (approx. 18.5% employer contribution)
• 3× salary life cover through pension scheme
• Job-related training and development
• 21 days annual leave (rising to 26 after 5 years) + bank holidays
• Company uniform
• Excellent sick pay scheme (immediately applicable)
• Recruitment referral programme
• Gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Bonus scheme