At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair a fleet of 360 commercial vans while diagnosing complex vehicle faults.
- Company: Join a growing fleet maintenance business with a close-knit team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, team bonuses, paid lunches, and overtime opportunities.
- Other info: Genuine long-term career progression and a chance to introduce MOT testing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic workshop and help shape its future.
- Qualifications: 3 years' experience as a Vehicle Technician and strong diagnostic skills required.
Vehicle Technician / Mechanic role for an experienced Technician to join a growing fleet maintenance business, working on a fleet of approximately 360 commercial vans. Excellent basic salary, team bonus, overtime opportunities and the chance to play a key role in the future development of the workshop.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence.
Location: Croydon
Salary: Up to £50,000 basic per annum plus team bonus and overtime
Job type: Permanent / full-time role
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm, with optional weekend overtime
Vehicle Technician Benefits:
- Overtime available, including optional weekend overtime.
- Monday-to-Friday working with no mandatory weekends.
- Company vehicle or van available.
- Paid lunch every working day.
- Staff parking available across two depot locations.
- Genuine long-term career progression within a growing business.
- Opportunity to take greater responsibility within a small, close-knit workshop team.
- Chance to help develop and grow the workshop operation.
- Future involvement in the introduction of MOT testing.
Vehicle Technician Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years' experience working as a Vehicle Technician, Mechanic or Commercial Vehicle Technician.
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills are essential.
- Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing light commercial vehicles.
- Experience working on Ford, Volkswagen and Renault vehicles would be highly advantageous.
- Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification is desirable but not essential, with experience and technical ability considered more important.
- Reliable and self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Comfortable working within a busy fleet maintenance environment.
- Full UK driving licence.
Vehicle Technician Job role:
- Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs across a fleet of approximately 360 commercial vans.
- Diagnose and rectify complex mechanical and electrical vehicle faults.
- Complete routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Maintain vehicles to a high standard while helping to minimise fleet downtime.
- Support the day-to-day operation of the workshop alongside the existing team.
- Assist with workshop planning and help maintain strong levels of productivity.
- Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
- Maintain excellent workshop Health & Safety standards.
- Play a key role in the future development of the workshop, including plans to introduce MOT testing.
If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or would simply like a Job Pack with more details, please apply.
Vehicle Technician in Coulsdon employer: Octane Recruitment
Octane Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and professional growth. Located in Birdholme, employees benefit from a comprehensive package including a pension scheme, life assurance, and generous holiday allowance, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in the automotive sector.
