JB489: Commercial Vehicle Technician

Location: Swindon

Salary: £42,500 per annum

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Commercial Vehicle Technician:
*Performing major and minor repairs to Mercedes-Benz trucks.
*Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services.
*Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust.
*Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
*Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired, using all appropriate modules of Keyloop/Kerridge.
*Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management.
*Carry out wheel alignment and tyre fitting.
*Complete customer documentation while working to agreed time scales.
Skills and Qualifications for the Commercial Vehicle Technician:
*You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV and/or LCV Vehicle Repair and maintenance, plus, will have experience in carrying out diagnostic and service repairs. What’s more, you will need the ability to identify worn & faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards and have a current, full UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes.
*A resilient person is someone who has strong coping skills and can draw on these when life presents challenges.
*To ensure personal and team success, being motivated is essential and is a key part of your role and it is part of being a brilliant team player.
*Precision in diagnosing issues and conducting repairs to ensure vehicles meet safety and performance standards.
*Ability to prioritize and complete tasks within timeframes to meet customer demands and maintain workshop efficiency.
Benefits for the Commercial Vehicle Technician:
*An extra day off for your Birthday
*Overtime opportunities paid at X 1.5 basic hourly rate
*Saturdays paid at overtime.
*20 days of annual leave per year PLUS Bank Holidays
*Four times death in service benefit.
*Internal Mentorship programme
*Working for WhatVan?’s ’Van Dealer of the Year 2026’.
*Working for Motor Trader’s ’Employer of the Year’.
*Working for an official Great Place to Work
*Working for a workplace which champions women.
*Awarded Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award (RLS)
*Working with our award-winning team – several of our team were recognised at the MT WIMT awards and we won silver at the internal communication and engagement awards for our new starter onboarding process.
*Auto-enrolment pension.
*Self-development journal
*Ranked 101 in SW Business Insider’s Top 500 Companies
*Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies and return to work post mat-leave policy.
*Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
*Mental Health First Aiders.
*Reward and recognition programmes, including our annual awards and opportunities to attend the our Wembley box as a celebration of your hard work and dedication.
*Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
*Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training.
*Long service recognition and annual leave increase after 5 years’ service.
*Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS) accredited
*Branded uniform
*Charities of the Year programme, Army Sport sponsors and community engagement initiatives
Location: Swindon

Salary: £42,500 per annum