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Vehicle Technician Job in Didcot

Oxfordshire
Didcot
Service Department, Commercial Dealership
£37754 - £45000 per annum
134363
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Fleet Vehicle Technician Vacancy required in Didcot, Oxfordshire!
  • Starting salary of £37,754 per annum inclusive of shift allowance plus optional additional overtime (£40-45,000+ potential annual earnings).
  • 37.5-hour 5-day week earlies/lates shift rota with only 1 in 5 weekends required (shift rota details discussed further upon inquiry).
  • Variety of additional company benefits as well as a first-hand stake in keeping our National Health Service moving! 
Our client, a regional fleet maintenance company, is looking to recruit a Vehicle Technician for their workshop in Didcot.

This is the perfect opportunity for any fully qualified Vehicle Technician looking for one of the most secure jobs within the industry, a variety of fleet vehicles to work on daily, and the pride of a first-hand stake in keeping our National Health Service moving.

Reporting to the Workshop Manager and working with a close-knit and friendly team, you will be responsible for maintaining the local National Health Service's fleet of vehicle ranging from small cars to ambulances to 7.5-tonne lorries. Your duties will include but are not limited to:
  • Servicing vehicles – carrying out checks and maintenance according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
  • Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components.
  • Vehicle inspections.
  • Working on medical equipment and electric/hybrid vehicles. Full training provided.
  • Vehicle diagnostics and fault finding.
To be eligible you will need to live within a reasonable commuting distance of Didcot, be qualified to an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in either light or heavy vehicles, and have a UK driving licence with minimal points. You will have relevant workshop experience involving all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair as well as having a good understanding of health and safety requirements within a workshop setting. Overall, you will be organised and methodical with the capability to work towards a deadline, can work on your initiative, have excellent communication skills, be a team player, and take pride and professionalism in all your work. Any experience with either hybrid or electric vehicles would be beneficial but is non-essential as full training is provided. 

What's in it for you? For your hard work as a Fleet Vehicle Technician, our client is offering:
  • Basic salary of £32,268 with a 17% shift allowance taking your annual salary up to £37,754 per annum.
  • Optional overtime paid at an enhanced time and a half rate (£40-45,000+ potential annual earnings).
  • 25 days holiday allowance plus the 8 bank holidays (any bank holidays worked you will either gain a day off in lieu or receive double pay).
  • NEST pension scheme. 
  • Full systems and process training.
  • A supportive management structure and excellent additional company benefits.
  • Long-term career development prospects.
  • 37.5-hour 5-day week earlies/lates shift rota with only 1 in 5 weekends required (shift rota details discussed further upon inquiry).
  • Workshop open between 6:30am–11:00pm weekdays and 6:30am-4:00pm weekends.
At Perfect Placement we specialise in Jobs within the Automotive Field, we can help you with your Career search for Motor Trade Jobs as we have over 1,500 live Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK ranging from Vehicle Technician Jobs to Service Manager Jobs.

If you are interested in hearing more about this Vehicle Technician job in the Didcot area, please contact Josh Buck at Perfect Placement Today.
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