Details:
- Salary: £42,000 - 44,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Hounslow
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Van Technician / Commercial Vehicle Mechanic
£18.00 per hour+ | Hounslow / Heathrow, West London
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm, plus alternate Saturdays, 8:00am–1:00pm
Saturday Pay: Time and a half
We are recruiting an experienced Van Technician / Commercial Vehicle Mechanic to join a busy commercial vehicle workshop in Hounslow, near Heathrow Airport.
You will work on a wide range of light commercial vehicles for established business customers and fleet operators, including Mercedes-Benz Sprinters, Ford Transits, long-wheelbase vans and other makes and models.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician with strong diagnostic abilities looking for stable, permanent employment and a consistent workload.
Van Technician / Commercial Vehicle Mechanic -Key Responsibilities
Service, maintain and repair light commercial vehicles.
Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using modern diagnostic equipment.
Carry out vehicle inspections, safety checks and MOT preparation.
Repair and replace defective components, following manufacturer guidelines.
Complete job cards, service sheets and electronic workshop records accurately.
Photograph damaged or defective parts for warranty purposes where required.
Ensure vehicles are safe, roadworthy and presented to a high standard.
Complete repairs within allocated times while maintaining quality and health and safety standards.
Liaise with the Workshop Foreman and management to prioritise workload.
Attend occasional local breakdowns when required.
Van Technician / Commercial Vehicle Mechanic-Requirements
Proven experience as a Van Technician, LCV Technician, Vehicle Mechanic or Commercial Vehicle Technician.
Strong mechanical, diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent experience.
Ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs with minimal supervision.
Good communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Full UK driving licence, ideally with fewer than six penalty points.
Desirable:
HGV licence, experience in a busy fleet workshop, and familiarity with electronic job cards and warranty procedures.
Van Technician / Commercial Vehicle Mechanic-What We Offer
£18.00 per hour+, depending on experience.
Alternate Saturday shifts paid at time and a half.
Full-time, permanent position.
Consistent workload in a busy commercial workshop.
Overtime opportunities.
Ongoing training and development.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Van Technician or Commercial Vehicle Mechanic looking for your next opportunity in Hounslow / Heathrow, apply today with your CV