Maintenance Technician

Job title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Southampton
Hours: Monday to Friday – Days
Salary: £27,625 Basic

About Your New Company

My client is a well-established commercial vehicle maintenance organisation actively seeking to employ an experienced Maintenance Technician / Mechanic to join their team in Southampton.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and forward-thinking company that operates one of the UK’s most diverse and dynamic commercial vehicle fleets. If you’re passionate about keeping vehicles running smoothly and want to work in a stable, professional workshop environment – this is the role for you.

As a Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, you will be required to:

• Carry out servicing, repairs, and routine maintenance on a modern fleet of commercial vehicles.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults efficiently and accurately.
• Conduct pre-MOT inspections and complete any required repairs to ensure compliance.
• Repair or replace worn parts to prevent vehicle breakdowns or damage.
• Carry out test drives (where permitted and licensed) to confirm work quality and safety.
• Record all work completed accurately using internal systems and submit to the Workshop Manager or Lead Technician at the end of each shift.
• Complete jobs in full before the end of shift, or provide detailed handovers where required.

What the Successful Maintenance Technician / Mechanic Will Need:

• A recognised qualification such as NVQ Level 2 or 3 / City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working with HGVs, LCVs, or other commercial vehicles.
• A Full UK Driving Licence – Class C or CE (formerly Class 1 or 2) desirable but not essential.
• Strong diagnostic skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive Salary + Overtime (paid at enhanced rates)
• Career Development – Structured training and clear progression opportunities up to Master Technician level.
• Work-Life Balance – Monday to Friday daytime hours, no weekend work.
• Generous Leave – 25 days annual leave (rising with service), plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Pension, life assurance, access to same-day virtual GP appointments, and more.
• Employee Perks – Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, and paid volunteer days.

How to Apply

Interested? For more details or to discuss your next career move, contact Macy at Kemp Recruitment on 07833 490715.

Reference: INDMM