Octane Recruitment
Vehicle Technician
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Vehicle Technician
Location: Huntingdon
Salary: Basic Salary £37,639 | OTE £43,500
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Vehicle Technician Huntingdon
Are you an experienced Vehicle Technician looking to join a well-established national van hire company with excellent career prospects and earning potential?
We are recruiting for a skilled Vehicle Technician to join our busy workshop in Huntingdon. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading commercial vehicle rental providers, offering ongoing training, modern workshop facilities, and genuine opportunities for career progression.
The Role
As a Vehicle Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a fleet of light commercial vehicles, ensuring they are safe, roadworthy, and ready for customers.
Your Duties
- Carrying out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a range of light commercial vehicles.
- Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults using the latest diagnostic equipment.
- Completing MOT preparation and inspections.
- Performing vehicle health checks and identifying additional work where required.
- Ensuring all work is completed to manufacturer and company standards.
- Maintaining accurate job records and completing all relevant paperwork.
- Working efficiently to meet workshop targets while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
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Requirements
To be successful in this Vehicle Technician role, you will ideally have:
- Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
- Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, Mechanic or Service Technician.
- Experience working on vans or light commercial vehicles is desirable but not essential.
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
- A full UK driving licence.
- A positive attitude with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
What's on Offer?
- Basic Salary of £37,639
- On Target Earnings of £43,500
- Overtime opportunities to increase earnings
- Company pension scheme
- Ongoing manufacturer and technical training
- Career progression within a national business
- Modern workshop with up-to-date equipment
- Employee benefits programme
- Holiday entitlement with the opportunity to increase with service
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Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading national van hire company that values its employees and invests in their development. Whether you're looking to further your technical skills or progress your career, you'll be joining a business that offers stability, support, and long-term opportunities.
Consultant: Jason Evans
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Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres, and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.
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