Maintenance Technician

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

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