Vehicle Technician

Gloucester

Up to £37,000 – permanent role

Full-time, 39 hours per week (Monday to Friday, early finish Fridays)

Are you an experienced mechanic who takes pride in doing the job right?

Do you want to work in a supportive, close-knit team with genuine recognition for the work you do?

Our client, a leading national business with a well-maintained fleet, is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join their workshop team.

You’ll service and repair a fleet of vans from routine maintenance to major repairs in a fully equipped workshop, with occasional travel in a Fleet Support Vehicle to assist with on-the-road servicing and breakdowns.

This is a hands-on role in a friendly, supportive environment, focused on quality work rather than sales and time pressures.

Benefits

• 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days’ holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Discounted gym membership
• 24/7 free & confidential support helpline
• In-house wellbeing team
• Free on-site parking
• Refreshments and fresh fruit provided
• Early finish Fridays
• Summer & Christmas social events

Responsibilities of the role:

• Carry out vehicle diagnostics and record results
• Service company vehicles and complete associated paperwork
• Undertake repairs in line with good practice and supplier recommendations
• Advise the Workshop Supervisor on specialist part requirements
• Travel nationwide to assist with breakdowns in the Fleet Support Vehicle
• Adhere to all Health & Safety legislation and workshop rules
• Escalate issues and seek guidance when required
• Support additional business tasks as needed
• Visit other business locations on occasion

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven mechanic (Level 3 qualified or through experience) with exposure to a wide range of vehicles
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and logical thinking skills
• Organised with good time management and prioritisation abilities
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work under pressure
• Clear communicator, able to explain technical issues simply
• Team player with the ability to work independently when needed
• Full UK manual driving licence

If you’re looking for a role where your skills will be recognised and rewarded — without sales targets or time pressures — we’d love to hear from you.

At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.

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