Pay & Benefits
Competitive Basic Salary:
£35,000 to £43,000 per annum (commensurate with LCV/fleet maintenance experience) Fleet Productivity Bonus:
Generous quarterly workshop efficiency bonus scheme Work-Life Balance:
Monday to Friday, 08:00 AM – 17:00 PM —
STRICTLY NO SATURDAY ROTAS Upskilling Pathways:
Fully funded Class 4 & Class 7 MOT Tester training and commercial vehicle diagnostics Time Off:
30 days total leave (22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays) Perks:
Heavy-duty workwear & boot allowance, workplace pension, life insurance cover, and free secure staff parking About Us
We are a premier fleet service and light commercial specialist operating state-of-the-art facilities in Gillingham. Managing essential service fleets, local business vans, and high-spec pick-ups alongside passenger cars, we provide stable, year-round contract work unaffected by retail economic dips. We offer a high-energy, well-equipped environment with heavy-duty vehicle lifts and specialist tooling. Every advert we run includes an "About Us" section so you know who we are, how we value our team, and why our staff enjoy top-tier job security. Role Overview & Responsibilities
Perform scheduled fleet servicing, safety inspections, and PMI checks on light commercial vehicles (LCVs), pick-ups, and cars. Carry out heavy mechanical repairs including clutch replacements, gearboxes, brake overhauls, and suspension rebuilds. Diagnose mechanical and electronic faults using commercial-grade diagnostic software. Prepare vehicles for Class 4 and Class 7 MOT tests to ensure 100% compliance. Requirements
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle / Commercial Maintenance (or time-served fleet mechanic experience). Experience:
Hands-on experience working on vans, commercial fleets, or heavy mechanical components. Mindset:
Practical problem solver who enjoys robust mechanical work and structured daily schedules. Essentials:
Full UK driving licence (Class 7 or C1 licence is a bonus) & own tool setup. Location & Commute
Base:
Gillingham, Medway area with free secure on-site parking. Road Links:
Immediate access to the A2, M2 (Junction 4), and A278 link roads. Commutable From:
Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Rainham, Sittingbourne, Gravesend, and Isle of Sheppey. How to Apply
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