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Vehicle Technician Job in Southampton

Hampshire
Southampton
Service Department, Commercial Dealership
£36000 - £41940 per annum
136619
Vehicle Technician - Southampton, Hampshire
  • Basic Salary: Up to £36,000
  • OTE (On Target Earnings): £41,940
  • Company: Vehicle Rental Fleet Company
  • Working Hours: Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:30, 1 in 4/5 Saturdays 08:00 – 12:00
Our client, a well-established vehicle rental business with over 35 years of experience, is looking for a Vehicle Technician to join their team in Southampton. With a fleet of over 55,000 vehicles, including cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) from top brands such as Mercedes, Ford, Peugeot, and Vauxhall, you'll enjoy working with a wide variety of vehicles and gaining experience on electric vehicle models too.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fully equipped workshop and take on a range of maintenance, repair, and servicing tasks, ensuring customer vehicles are quickly and safely back on the road.

What’s in it for You?
  • Competitive Basic Salary of up to £36,000
  • OTE of up to £41,940
  • A supportive management structure and continuous training
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (your birthday off too!)
  • Company pension and life assurance
  • Tool insurance and discounts on vehicle rentals, maintenance, and tyres
  • Discounts on mobile phone tariffs and accessories for you, friends, and family
  • Flexible gym memberships and cashback deals (e.g. Tesco, Asda, B&Q)
  • Share saver scheme and uniform provided
  • Christmas party contributions and future development opportunities within a large group
Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform maintenance, servicing, and warranty work on a fleet of approximately 900 vehicles (cars and LCVs)
  • Diagnose electrical and mechanical issues using diagnostic equipment
  • Carry out repairs, parts replacements, and preventive maintenance
  • Ensure high-quality and efficient work that gets customer vehicles back on the road quickly
  • Prepare vehicles for MOTs
What We’re Looking for:
  • Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds qualification in motor vehicle mechanics
  • Proven experience in a commercial vehicle or car technician role (time-served applicants cannot be considered)
  • Strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work efficiently within a time structure while delivering quality results
  • A team player with a proactive, hands-on approach
  • Excellent customer service skills and the ability to build positive relationships
  • Right to live and work in the UK
If you are interested in hearing more about this Vehicle Technician job in the Southampton area, please contact Martin Bane at Perfect Placement Today.

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