Vehicle Maintenance Technician


Company:	autoskills-uk
Salary:	£21.70 - £21.70
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	LE4 1ET
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Sept 2026

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Summary

Vehicle Maintenance Technician - Leicester

Location: Leicester

Salary: £21.70 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts, with an hour of flexibility around the back shift

Looking for Your Next Vehicle Maintenance Opportunity?

We're recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Technician to join a busy and established commercial vehicle maintenance operation in Leicester.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled technician looking for a permanent position, competitive pay, ongoing training and excellent career development opportunities.

Working Hours

The role operates on a rotating shift pattern:

Week 1: 6:00am - 2:30pm

30-minute unpaid break

Week 2: 12:30pm - 9:00pm

Back shift

There is approximately one hour of flexibility around the back-shift hours for the right candidate.

The Role

As a Vehicle Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:

·Servicing and repairing commercial vehicles in line with planned maintenance schedules.

·Ensuring vehicles and trailers remain safe, legal and fit for operation.

·Completing service and inspection records accurately.

·Completing defect reports and associated paperwork.

·Preparing vehicles and trailers for annual MOT testing.

·Carrying out ad-hoc repairs and investigating vehicle defects.

·Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical and electrical faults.

·Working safely and efficiently to required standards.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Technician / HGV Technician / Commercial Vehicle Technician with:

·Experience working on heavy commercial vehicles.

·Knowledge of automotive equipment and diagnostic / troubleshooting equipment.

·Experience with vehicle servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance.

·Welding experience.

·Basic DC electrical fault-finding skills.

·Ability to lift and manoeuvre heavy vehicle components.

·A valid UK driving licence.

·Relevant vocational training or vehicle maintenance qualifications.

·An LGV C+E / Class 1 licence would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

·£21.70 per hour.

·Permanent position.

·40 hours per week.

·Rotating shift pattern.

·6:00am - 2:30pm early shift.

·12:30pm - 9:00pm back shift.

·Flexibility around back-shift hours.

·Training and on-the-job learning.

·Extensive learning and development opportunities.

·Strong career progression opportunities.

·Supportive working environment.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Technician, HGV Technician or Commercial Vehicle Technician looking for a permanent role in Leicester with a structured rotating shift pattern and £21.70 per hour, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion about the role.

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