Van Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£38,000 - £50,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M27 8UX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Jul 2026
Closing date:	20 Aug 2026

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Summary

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Van Technician to join a reputable family-run Commercial Van Centre in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals looking to progress their career within a well-established business that values quality, craftsmanship, and staff development. The Van Technician will work in a modern, fully equipped workshop, offering a stable and supportive environment for long-term career growth.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary up to £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience

- Overtime available at time and a half, including Saturdays on a 1 in 3 rota

- Company pension scheme, private healthcare, and life cover

- 28 days' holiday including bank holidays

- Ongoing manufacturer and EV training opportunities

- Modern workshop facilities with on-site parking in Manchester

- Supportive team culture focused on staff development and wellbeing

- Stable employment within a family-run business committed to work-life balance

Duties as a Van Technician:

- Service, repair, and diagnose a wide range of light commercial vehicles, including vans

- Conduct routine maintenance, safety inspections, and MOT preparations as the Van Technician

- Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults accurately and efficiently

- Test vehicles and perform road tests to ensure high standards of quality

- The Van Technician will maintain detailed service and repair records for each vehicle

- Support colleagues with technical expertise and uphold high standards of workmanship

- Assist in workshop equipment maintenance, ensuring operations meet manufacturer standards

Requirements:

- Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

- Proven experience as a commercial vehicle technician or van technician, ideally with main dealer background

- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

- Full UK driving licence; EV / Hybrid qualifications are preferred, with training provided

- Several years of post-apprenticeship workshop experience

- High attention to detail and a commitment to quality

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

If you are a dedicated Van Technician seeking a rewarding position within a forward-thinking, supportive environment, this opportunity is not to be missed.

Contact Sam Tinkler, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Manchester and Greater Manchester, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for finding our jobseekers the best jobs in the Automotive Industry. So, if you are looking to improve your career and want to hear about more Motor Trade Jobs in your local area, please contact us today.

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