Maintenance Technician


Company:	autoskills-uk
Salary:	£34,000 to £37,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	DE24 8ST
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Location: Derby

Salary:

£34,000–£37,500 per annum, depending on experience

Joining Bonus:

£1,500

Hours: Monday–Friday

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Weekends: No weekend shifts

Maintenance Technician – £37,500 + £1,500 Joining Bonus

Are you an experienced

Maintenance Technician looking for a permanent Monday-to-Friday role with no weekend shifts, a

£1,500 joining bonus, overtime opportunities and genuine career progression?

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled

Maintenance Technician to join a busy commercial vehicle workshop in Derby, maintaining and repairing a varied rental vehicle fleet.

As a

Maintenance Technician, you'll benefit from a strong salary package, regular overtime opportunities and structured training with the potential to progress to Master Technician level.

The Role

As a

Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for keeping vehicles safe, reliable and maintained to a high standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs

• Inspecting and testing vehicle systems and components

• Identifying worn or defective parts and completing repairs

• Carrying out preventative maintenance to reduce vehicle downtime

• Test driving vehicles where permitted and holding the appropriate licence

• Accurately recording completed work on workshop systems

• Completing job paperwork and maintenance records

• Ensuring vehicles are left in a safe and roadworthy condition

• Maintaining a clean, safe and professional workshop

About You

We're looking for a

Maintenance Technician with:

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent

• Previous experience working with HGVs or LCVs

• A full UK driving licence

•

Class 2 licence beneficial

• Good mechanical and fault-finding skills

• Strong attention to detail

• A proactive and reliable approach

• The ability to work effectively within a workshop team

Previous experience as a

Maintenance Technician within a fleet, rental or commercial vehicle environment would be advantageous.

What's On Offer?

•

£34,000–£37,500 per annum, depending on experience

•

£1,500 joining bonus

• Overtime paid at

1.25x

• Annual salary reviews

•

Monday–Friday working

•

No weekend shifts

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Holiday increasing to 30+ days with service

•

Birthday leave

• Pension

• Life assurance

• Same-day virtual private GP access

• Employee discounts

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Paid volunteer days

• Structured technical training

• Career progression towards Master Technician level

Career Development

This is an excellent opportunity for a

Maintenance Technician who wants more than just another workshop position.

You'll have access to a structured

5-stage training programme, providing the opportunity to develop your technical skills and progress towards

Master Technician level.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced

Maintenance Technician looking for a permanent position in Derby offering

£34,000–£37,500 per annum, a £1,500 joining bonus, Monday–Friday working with no weekends, overtime and genuine career progression, we'd like to hear from you.

Contact Aaron at Auto Skills UK

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