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Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Job Posted: 22 hours ago

Salary: £ 57,871 - 57,871 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Plymouth, Devon

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Location: Plymouth - On‑Site Workshop
 OTE: circa £57,871
 £5,000 Sign‑On Bonus | Industry‑Leading Training | Secure, Long‑Term Career

We are recruiting on behalf of a major UK operator for a Vehicle Maintenance Technician to join their Plymouth-based on‑site workshop. This is a technically rewarding role where your expertise directly supports a safety‑critical fleet that serves homes and businesses across the UK all year round.

If you are an experienced HGV or heavy vehicle technician looking for stability, progression, and strong earning potential, this opportunity offers all three.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Vehicle Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in fleet reliability and safety. Your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out routine servicing, inspections, and repairs on heavy vehicles and trailers
Diagnosing faults using strong technical knowledge and a safety‑first approach
Maintaining workshop tools and equipment to a high professional standard
Supporting fleet compliance and safety through quality workmanship
Working a rotating shift pattern (early and late), with overtime and on‑call opportunities
Participating in specialist training programmes to grow your skills and qualifications 

What We're Looking For

You will ideally bring:

Qualifications in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent hands‑on experience
Good knowledge of vehicle systems, trailers, and workshop practices
Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic capability
A safety‑conscious, methodical approach to work
Clear communication and good organisational skills 

Desirable (but not essential):

HGV Category C licence
ADR certification
 Full training will be provided where required 

What's On Offer

This role comes with a strong rewards package designed to recognise your skills and commitment:

On‑target earnings of circa £57,871 (salary, overtime, and bonuses combined)
£5,000 sign‑on bonus, paid after 3 months
£2,000 annual bonus
Comprehensive private medical insurance, including family cover
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
Pension scheme with matched employer contributions
Life assurance and income protection
On‑site parking and access to retail discount schemes
Industry‑leading training and qualifications, including LPG, IRTEC, and HGV licensing 

Why Join Our Client?

Our client recognises their HGV Technicians as the backbone of their operation, particularly during peak demand periods when reliability is critical. They offer a supportive team environment, structured development pathways, and a genuine commitment to technician wellbeing.

You will be joining an organisation that invests in modern facilities, recognised training, and long‑term career progression - offering not just a job, but a secure and meaningful career.

Interested?

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion to find out more about this opportunity.

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