Automotive Technician

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Job Description:

Join us as a mechanic and help us deliver what matters by keeping our vehicles on the roads. The size and diversity of our fleet mean you'll have the opportunity to develop and expand your mechanical skills — help repair and maintain light vans, tractor and trailer units and our growing alternative fuel fleet. If you're a car mechanic, we'll offer training so you can learn how to repair HGVs, too.

What you’ll do

Carry out repairs and maintenance across a large fleet, including Mercedes, Iveco, and VW Crafter vehicles

Work on both light commercial vehicles and HGVs (LGVs)

Perform regular maintenance inspections, complete online service records, and manage stock control

Support fleet reliability by ensuring all vehicles are maintained to a high standard

Handle a variety of mechanical tasks, including more complex and non-standard repairs

Work collaboratively as part of a team, while also being confident working independently

Follow flexible weekday shift patterns (early and late shifts)

What you’ll need

NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification in vehicle mechanics

Proven experience working with commercial vehicles, including LGVs/HGVs

Strong mechanical knowledge (fleet experience highly desirable)

Basic computer literacy (for records and systems)

Ability to work on your own initiative and manage priorities effectively

A full UK driving licence (held for at least 2 years)

LGV Class 1 licence – advantageous but not essential

Air conditioning (Air Tech) certification – desirable (training can be provided)

A flexible, friendly, and proactive attitude with strong teamwork skills

What you’ll get

£39,000 basic salary + shift premium (£4.61 per hour between 8pm–6am)

Overtime opportunities and additional shift allowances

Company pension scheme & life assurance

Full, industry-leading training, including Electric Vehicle and Air Conditioning (Air Tech) training

HGV Licence Upgrade Programme and forklift training opportunities

Tool allowance (£30 per month) and full PPE provided

Clean, modern working environment

Holiday pay

Access to discounts at major retailers, cinemas, and attractions

Strong internal progression opportunities with a promotion-from-within culture

Employee referral scheme – £1,000 bonus per successful referral

How we recruit:
UPS is committed to a policy of treating individuals fairly and recruiting, selecting, training, promoting and compensating based on merit, experience and other work-related criteria. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Employee Type:
 

Permanent
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