Vehicle Technician

  • Driver Hire Southampton & Winchester
  • Southampton, Hampshire
  • Sep 01, 2025
Full time Distribution-Shipping Warehouse

Job Description

We're currently recruiting a hands-on Commercial Vehicle Technician to join our client's team based in Bishops Waltham.

Basic hours per week: 37 Monday to Thursday: 8:00 to 16:30 Fridays: 8:00 to 16:00

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining a fleet of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), light good vehicles (LGVs) and cars to the highest standards
  • Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections, performing quality checks and ensuring all documentation is accurately completed.
  • Attend roadside breakdowns and call-outs, providing safe on-site repair solutions or arranging vehicle recovery
  • Uphold high standards of workshop safety, cleanliness, and professionalism, including PPE use and adherence to health & safety regulations

Ideal Candidate:

  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, City & Guilds, or similar - apprentice-trained individuals with proven hands-on experience are very welcome
  • Valid HGV Licence - NEWLY QUALIFIED WELCOME!
  • Own reliable transport for commuting to the workshop and various job locations.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills, with a professional attitude in all client interactions
  • Health and safety champion: committed to safe working practices, PPE compliance, and a clean and organised work environment

Benefits:

  • Generous Holiday Entitlement: Enjoy 24-25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays, to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
  • Pension Scheme: Secure your future with a Local Government Pension Scheme, offering long-term financial planning.
  • Employee Discounts: Access exclusive employee discounts and staff benefit schemes, enhancing your purchasing power
  • Winter Earnings Uplift: Earn up to 3,000 OTE during the winter months (October-April)
  • 2000 additional annual Market supplement available for those holding an Automotive industry recognised Level 4 Advanced vehicle diagnostics qualification

This is a temporary-to-permanent role, with the potential to become permanent, based on mutual satisfaction with job performance and client fit.

Driver Hire is an agency which provides staff cover to a range of companies within the local area. As we have such a variety of work on offer, we can accommodate those only wishing to work the odd day here or there or indeed on a more full-time basis.