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
Salary description
£34000.00 - £37000.00 per year