Commercial Vehicle Technician

JB489:
Commercial Vehicle TechnicianLocation:
SwindonSalary: £42,500 per annumOverview:First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.Duties and Responsibilities for the Commercial Vehicle Technician:

• Performing major and minor repairs to Mercedes-Benz trucks.
• Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services.
• Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust.
• Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
• Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired, using all appropriate modules of Keyloop/Kerridge.
• Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management.
• Carry out wheel alignment and tyre fitting.
• Complete customer documentation while working to agreed time scales.

Skills and Qualifications for the Commercial Vehicle Technician:

• You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV and/or LCV Vehicle Repair and maintenance, plus, will have experience in carrying out diagnostic and service repairs. What’s more, you will need the ability to identify worn & faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards and have a current, full UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes.
• A resilient person is someone who has strong coping skills and can draw on these when life presents challenges.
• To ensure personal and team success, being motivated is essential and is a key part of your role and it is part of being a brilliant team player.
• Precision in diagnosing issues and conducting repairs to ensure vehicles meet safety and performance standards.
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks within time frames to meet customer demands and maintain workshop efficiency.

Benefits for the Commercial Vehicle Technician:

• An extra day off for your Birthday
• Overtime opportunities paid at X 1.5 basic hourly rate
• Saturdays paid at overtime.
• 20 days of annual leave per year PLUS Bank Holidays
• Four times death in service benefit.
• Internal Mentorship programme
• Working for What Van?’s ‘Van Dealer of the Year 2026’.
• Working for Motor Trader’s ‘Employer of the Year’.
• Working for an official Great Place to Work
• Working for a workplace which champions women.
• Awarded Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award (RLS)
• Working with our award-winning team – several of our team were recognised at the MT WIMT awards and we won silver at the internal communication and engagement awards for our new starter onboarding process.
• Auto-enrolment pension.
• Self-development journal
• Ranked 101 in SW Business Insider’s Top 500 Companies
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies and return to work post mat-leave policy.
• Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• Reward and recognition programmes, including our annual awards and opportunities to attend the our Wembley box as a celebration of your hard work and dedication.
• Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
• Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training.
• Long service recognition and annual leave increase after 5 years’ service.
• Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS) accredited
• Branded uniform
• Charities of the Year programme, Army Sport sponsors and community engagement initiatives

Location:
SwindonSalary: £42,500 per annum