At a Glance
- Tasks: Service, maintain, and repair a diverse fleet of commercial vehicles.
- Company: Join a supportive workshop with a focus on training and career growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime pay, no weekends, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Opportunity to progress to Master Technician and regular salary reviews.
- Why this job: Develop your skills in a stable environment while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent and experience with LCVs.
Vehicle Technician – Oldbury
£36,465 – £38,896 Basic Salary | Overtime at 1.25x | Monday to Friday | No Weekends
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm – 42.5 hours per week
Why work for us? You’ll be joining a supportive and professional workshop offering an excellent Monday-to-Friday working week with no weekends, alongside the opportunity to increase your earnings through overtime paid at 1.25x your standard hourly rate. You’ll also benefit from a structured technical training programme with the opportunity to progress to Master Technician level, while gaining experience across a varied commercial vehicle fleet.
Benefits
- £36,465 – £38,896 basic salary
- Overtime paid at 1.25x
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
- 42.5-hour working week
- No weekend working
- Structured technical training programme
- Opportunity to progress to Master Technician
- Regular salary reviews
- Excellent long-term career progression
- Generous annual leave
- Birthday off
- Pension and life assurance
- Healthcare support
- Employee discount schemes
- Stable, permanent position
Role
As a Vehicle Technician, your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs across a varied commercial vehicle fleet
- Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
- Completing repairs efficiently and to a high standard
- Working across a range of different makes and models
- Preparing vehicles for MOT
- Ensuring vehicles meet required safety and quality standards
- Completing preventative and scheduled maintenance
- Accurately recording completed work
- Working closely with other technicians and workshop colleagues
- Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in accordance with workshop procedures
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent
- Previous experience working as a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic
- Experience working on LCVs
- Strong servicing, maintenance and repair experience
- Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Proactive and organised approach to workload
- High standards of workmanship and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively as part of a workshop team
- Full UK, Irish or EU manual driving licence
This Vehicle Technician opportunity would particularly suit someone looking to move into a stable commercial fleet environment where they can continue developing technically without sacrificing their weekends. You'll be joining an established operation with a strong focus on training, progression and providing technicians with the support they need to build a long-term career.
To apply for this Vehicle Technician position, please submit your CV or contact Octane Recruitment for more information.
LCV Technician in Oldbury 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.
