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Vehicle Technician Job in Southampton

Hampshire
Southampton
Service Department
£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 as a Vehicle Technician:
  • 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 Our Client is 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 this Vehicle Technician Job interests, you and you would like to know more about it, LCV Technician, or other Automotive Jobs in Southampton and Hampshire, please contact Charley Kingery at Perfect Placement UK Ltd.

Perfect Placement UK Ltd are specialists in Automotive Recruitment, so if you are looking to advance in your Motor Trade Career, contact our expert Automotive Recruiters today to see how we can help with your Motor Trade Job search.