Fleet Vehicle Technician

Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (including weekends)

Hours: 10:00pm – 6:00am

Salary: £47,000 - £52,000 depending upon experience

We are seeking an experienced Fleet Vehicle Technician to join our growing fleet maintenance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified mechanic with experience working on trucks and trailers within the UK, who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and ensuring vehicles remain safe, compliant, and operational.

Working night shifts on a 4 on, 4 off rotation, you will play a critical role in maintaining our fleet, minimising vehicle downtime, and supporting the smooth running of our operations.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Fleet Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of commercial vehicles, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and compliance.

• Carrying out routine servicing, preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on fleet vehicles.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults.
• Using diagnostic equipment and software to identify and repair vehicle issues efficiently.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT testing and carrying out MOT inspections where qualified.
• Conducting safety inspections and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company standards.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records, job sheets, and fleet management system updates.
• Supporting vehicle commissioning, decommissioning, and asset management activities.
• Managing workshop tools, equipment, and parts inventory effectively.
• Assisting with breakdown response and roadside repairs when required.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and operational teams to ensure maximum fleet availability.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Proven experience as a Fleet Mechanic, HGV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Truck Mechanic, or Trailer Technician within the UK.
• Strong experience maintaining and repairing trucks and/or trailers.
• Own professional mechanic tools.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience working with HGVs, LCVs, EVs, hybrid vehicles, or specialist fleet vehicles.
• Experience using fleet management or workshop management systems.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Qualified MOT Tester.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of workshop health and safety requirements.