Vehicle Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£39,729 - £45,729
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Snodland, ME6 5PH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Aug 2026
Closing date:	23 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading vehicle rental fleet company, for the position of Vehicle Technician / LCV Vehicle Technician in Snodland, Kent. This role offers a unique opportunity for skilled motor trade professionals seeking to specialise in fleet maintenance and electric vehicle repair within a well-established organisation.

Benefits of the Vehicle Technician:

- Competitive salary up to £39,729, with an OTE around £45,729

- Monday to Friday working hours with some flexibility, plus weekends on a rota

- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus a day off for your birthday

- Ongoing training, including electric vehicle technologies, and development opportunities

- Generous employee discounts on vehicle rental, maintenance, tyres, and accessories

- Company pension, life assurance, and share saver scheme

- Discounted mobile phone tariffs and gym memberships

- Uniform provided, along with eye tests and glasses vouchers

- Supportive management structure and a friendly, professional working environment

Duties of the Vehicle Technician:

- Conduct maintenance, servicing, and warranty repairs on a fleet of approximately 900 vehicles, including cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs)

- Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment

- Carry out repairs, part replacements, and preventative maintenance to meet manufacturer standards

- Prepare vehicles for MOT testing, ensuring compliance with safety and roadworthiness standards

- Ensure vehicles are returned to customers promptly, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction

- Prioritise workload effectively, working within standard job times and company policies

Requirements of the Vehicle Technician:

- Level 3 NVQ or City and Guilds qualification in Motor Vehicle Engineering

- Proven workshop experience as a Vehicle Technician or commercial vehicle mechanic

- Strong diagnostic skills and the ability to work efficiently within a team

- Pride in delivering high-quality work adhering to compliance standards

- Ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing workload demands

- Enthusiastic team player with a proactive, can-do attitude and excellent customer focus

Contact Rhys Woods, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Snodland and Kent, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

Perfect Placement are specialists in Automotive Recruitment. So if you are looking for a New Job in the Motor Trade, be sure to contact our team today.

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