LCV Technician
Octane Recruitment
LCV Technician required for a modern workshop maintaining and repairing vans, light commercial vehicles and specialist fleet vehicles. £1,500 joining bonus, industry-leading training, genuine career progression and Monday to Friday working. Must have the right to work in the UK.
Location: Southampton (Romsey)
Pay: £17.76 - £20.33 per hour (£40,000 - £45,000+ depending on experience)
Joining Bonus: £1,500 (£750 paid in your first month's salary and £750 after successful completion of your 90-day probation)
Job Type: Permanent | Full Time
Working Hours Workshop based role working 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Flexible working hours between 7:00am and 6:00pm, typically working 8:00am - 5:00pm with flexibility available.
No weekend work required. Saturday overtime is entirely optional and paid at enhanced rates.
Benefits for the LCV Technician
- £1,500 joining bonus
- Competitive hourly rate with salary reviews
- Optional overtime paid at enhanced rates
- Monday to Friday working - no mandatory weekends
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Company pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Private GP access and employee wellbeing programme
- Employee discounts and Cycle to Work scheme
- Paid volunteering days
- Industry-leading manufacturer and technical training
- Clear progression through Technician levels with increased hourly rates
- Specialist vehicle and diagnostic training
- Long-term career opportunities with one of the UK's leading commercial fleet businesses
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced LCV Technician, Light Commercial Vehicle Technician, Van Technician or Vehicle Technician to join one of the UK's largest commercial vehicle rental and fleet maintenance businesses.
Working within a modern, well-equipped workshop, you'll maintain and repair a varied fleet of light commercial vehicles while developing your skills through one of the industry's most comprehensive technical training programmes.
You'll work on leading manufacturers including:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Ford
- Iveco
- Other leading commercial vehicle manufacturers
LCV Technician Responsibilities
- Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on light commercial vehicles
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using modern diagnostic equipment
- Complete vehicle inspections and health checks
- Prepare vehicles for MOT testing
- Carry out repairs to manufacturer standards
- Maintain accurate workshop documentation and job records
- Ensure all vehicles meet safety and quality standards
- Work closely with an experienced team of technicians in a professional workshop environment
- Right to work in the UK
- Full UK driving licence
- Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualification (NVQ Level 3, IMI Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent)
- Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing vehicles within a dealership, independent garage, fleet workshop or commercial vehicle environment
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a busy workshop team
- A positive attitude with a willingness to develop new skills
Training & Career Development Training is one of the biggest reasons technicians choose this employer. You'll follow a structured development programme designed to continually increase your technical ability and earnings.
Training includes:
- Health & Safety and workshop development
- Advanced diagnostics and electrical systems
- Specialist commercial vehicle systems
- Advanced engine diagnostics
- Manufacturer technical training
- Alternative fuel vehicle technology
- Specialist ancillary equipment
- Progression through Technician grades with increased hourly rates
- Master Technician development opportunities
Why Join This Business? This is far more than a workshop technician role.
You'll join one of the UK's largest commercial vehicle fleet operators, maintaining thousands of vehicles for businesses nationwide. With a strong focus on employee development, modern workshop facilities and long-term career progression, this is an employer where technicians build lasting careers rather than simply changing jobs.
If you're looking for stability, excellent training and genuine progression, this is an opportunity worth considering.
If you would like to know more and be considered for this role, or would simply like a full Job Pack with additional information, please apply today.
Consultant: Chandre Heunis – Octane Recruitment
Reference: JAVT
Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.
If you would like to know more about this vacancy or similar opportunities including LCV Technician, Light Commercial Vehicle Technician, Van Technician, Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Fleet Technician, Service Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Workshop Technician or Commercial Vehicle Technician roles, then please get in touch.
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