Vehicle Technician

JB431 Vehicle Technician

Location: Heathrow 

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per annum

Hours: Monday - Friday 08.00 - 17.00 1 in 4 Saturdays 40 hours

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Vehicle Technician  on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Vehicle Technician:

Performing major and minor repairs to vans
Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services
Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust
Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired, using all appropriate modules of Keyloop/Kerridge
Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management.
Carry out wheel alignment and tyre fitting.
Complete customer documentation while working to agreed time scales.

Skills and Qualifications for the Vehicle Technician:

You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in PC/LCV Vehicle Repair and maintenance, plus, will have experience in carrying out diagnostic and service repairs.
What’s more, you will need the ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards and have a current, full UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes.

Benefits for the Vehicle Technician:

Overtime opportunities paid at 1.5 basic hourly rate.
Saturdays paid at overtime
A day off for your Birthday
Business close 24 December and 27 December in 2025, so you can enjoy your time off over the festive period.
20 days of annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays
Four times death in service benefit
Branded uniform and boot allowance.
Working for an official Great Place to Work™️ and UK Best Workplace for three years running!
Working for a Best UK Workplace for Wellbeing
Working for a UK Best Workplace for Development.
Recipients of the Silver Award under the Armed Forces Covenant.
Auto-enrolment pension
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies
Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion)
Mental Health First Aiders
Toolbox insurance
Reward and recognition programmes, including our annual Rygor Group Awards
Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities
Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training hub

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per annum

Location: Heathrow
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed