LCV Technician


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£33,000 to £34,500 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Shrewsbury, SY1 3JE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	20 Nov 2026

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Summary

LCV Technician / Light Commercial Vehicle Technician – Shrewsbury

We are recruiting for an experienced LCV Technician, Light Commercial Vehicle Technician, Van Technician or Commercial Vehicle Mechanic to join a leading commercial vehicle fleet workshop in Shrewsbury. Applicants must have previous LCV or HGV maintenance experience, hold a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent, possess a full UK, Irish or EU manual driving licence and have the right to work in the UK.

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3AB

Salary: Basic £33,000 + Overtime

Joining Bonus: £1,500

Hours: Monday to Friday | Day Shifts | No Weekends

Why Apply?

- £1,500 joining bonus (£750 in first month's pay and £750 after successful completion of 90-day probation, subject to eligibility)

- Monday to Friday – No weekends

- Overtime paid at 1.25x

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service

- Additional birthday leave

- Structured five-stage training programme with progression to Master Technician

- Annual salary reviews

- Company pension and Life Assurance

- Same-day virtual private GP appointments

- Discounted car hire and Cycle to Work scheme

- Paid volunteering days

LCV Technician Role

- Service, maintain and repair light commercial vehicles and fleet vehicles

- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and electronic faults

- Carry out routine inspections and vehicle health checks

- Prepare commercial vehicles for MOT testing

- Identify faults and complete necessary repairs

- Ensure all vehicles meet required safety and quality standards

- Maintain accurate workshop records and documentation

LCV Technician Requirements

- Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent

- Previous experience maintaining and repairing LCVs or HGVs

- Strong diagnostic, servicing and repair skills

- Full UK, Irish or EU manual driving licence

- Right to work in the UK

- Ability to pass pre-employment security checks

How to ApplyIf you're interested in this LCV Technician vacancy in Shrewsbury, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: Ant Tucker Octane Recruitment

Ref: 31698

Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.

If this LCV Technician role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Light Commercial Vehicle Technician, Van Technician, Commercial Vehicle Mechanic, HGV Technician, LGV Technician, Fleet Technician, Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Diagnostic Technician and Master Technician vacancies across the UK.

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