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Vehicle Technician
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Vehicle Technician / LCV Technician Oxford
We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, LCV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician or Fleet Technician to join a busy fleet workshop in Oxford. Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification in Light or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, have proven vehicle maintenance and repair experience, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK.
Location: Oxford, OX4
Salary: £40,906 basic
OTE: Up to £60,000 including overtime
Hours: 39.5 hours per week | Rotating shifts: 6:00am-2:30pm / 9:30am-6:00pm | 1 in 3 Saturdays with a weekday off
Why Apply?
- Up to £60,000 earning potential with overtime
- £1,500 welcome bonus, subject to terms and conditions
- Saturday supplement of £53.66 per shift
- 22.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Company matched pension scheme
- Annual training and development plan
- PPE, overalls and safety footwear supplied
- Shopping, technology, travel and leisure discounts
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Vehicle Technician Role
- Service, maintain and repair light and heavy commercial vehicles
- Carry out vehicle inspections and diagnostic work
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults
- Complete routine maintenance and safety-related repairs
- Work on a varied fleet including LCVs, HGVs and electric vehicles
- Use specialist workshop tooling and diagnostic equipment
- Maintain high standards of workmanship and workshop safety
Vehicle Technician Requirements
- Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent
- Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, LCV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician, HGV Technician or Fleet Technician
- Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing a range of vehicles
- Full manual UK Driving Licence
- Own toolkit suitable for routine maintenance and repairs
- Ability to work the advertised rotating shift pattern
- Right to work in the UK
- HGV licence and trailer experience are desirable but not essential
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How to Apply
If you're interested in this Vehicle Technician vacancy in Oxford, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Consultant: Jason Evans
Reference: 31241
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Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.
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