Vehicle Technician

Colas USA; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking qualified Vehicle Technicians to join their team. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and ensuring safety standards on various vehicles. Ideal candidates will have NVQ III or City and Guilds qualifications in motor vehicle repair. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, including opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Salary between £35,000 and £45,000

Colas Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

21 days annual leave + public holidays

Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme

Hybrid Working Scheme

Fully funded Professional Qualification opportunities

Employee discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified and experienced Technician.
• Full driving license required; LGV license preferred.
• Knowledge of various makes and models of vehicles required.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and minor repairs to various vehicles.
• Conduct regular inspections to DVSA standards.
• Provide breakdown cover to clients on the road.

Skills

Routine maintenance

Communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

NVQ III or City and Guilds Motor vehicle repair

Job description

Overview

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

Colas and Iveco are currently looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician x2 to join our successful and expanding Mechanical Services Team in Ringmer. As a Vehicle Technician you will need to carry out planned maintenance and emergency (breakdown) repairs on the various vehicles. Our growing customer base includes Iveco, the NHS trust, the emergency services and many more.

Main Responsibilities

As a Vehicle Technician, the primary responsibilities of Technicians include providing routine maintenance and repairs to equipment and vehicles of different makes and models. Their other main duties and responsibilities include:

• Performing major and minor repairs to cars, vans and heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles in the company fleet and customers fleets
• Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services to DVSA standards
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow written or spoken instructions
• Keen awareness of health and safety, working safely and maintaining risk assessments with teams
• Ability to perform well independently and with teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles
• Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled
• Providing repair services and breakdown cover to clients on the road in case of emergencies
• Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management
• Providing in-house training to recruits and trainees

Ideal Candidate

To succeed in this role, you will need to be a qualified and experienced Technician. You will need to be a team player with high standards and a passion for the work and vehicles you work on.

Qualifications:

• Full driving license, LGV licence not essential but would be an advantage
• NVQ III or City and Guilds Motor vehicle repair or manufacturer equivalent
• Knowledge of various makes and models of vehicles and equipment

Training

HGV training

Safety and Environment training

Roadside working/recovery if required

EV Training

Package Description

Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:

• A salary between £35,000 and £45,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications); overtime is available at a rate of time and a half
• Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
• 21 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

Note to Recruitment Agencies :

In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.

As a business, we hold three core values Caring, Sharing and Daring. We are committed to Caring for our colleagues, promoting equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders. We harness a productive environment where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met, Sharing our knowledge and expertise with colleagues to progress and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity. Our culture is built on an innovative and pioneering mindset, Daring to welcome new ideas and approaches. We are driven to invest in our employees and encourage them to participate in innovation, moving forward and striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.