TXM Recruit Limited • Southampton SO40 4BX

Vehicle Technician - Southampton

About this role

Vehicle Technician (IMI Level 3)

Southampton Workshop

Permanent | Full-Time

Up to £65,000 OTE (including overtime)

Are you an experienced Vehicle Technician looking for stability, variety, and long-term career progression? Join the UK’s largest and greenest fleet operator and be part of a forward-thinking team maintaining a modern and diverse fleet.

The Role

As a Vehicle Technician, you’ll play a key role in maintaining a fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including electric vehicles, LCVs, and HGVs. Working in a modern, fully equipped workshop, you’ll carry out inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs to keep vehicles safe and operational.

Key responsibilities

  • Perform inspections, diagnostics, servicing, and repairs
  • Maintain a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment
  • Use your own tools alongside specialist workshop equipment
  • Ensure all work is completed to high safety and quality standards

Working Hours

  • 39.5 hours per week (5 over 6 days)

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Rotating shifts

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Week 1

06:00 – 14:30

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Week 2

10:30 – 19:00

  • 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday off)

What’s on Offer

  • Up to £65,000 OTE with overtime
  • £1,500 welcome bonus*
  • 22.5 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Option to buy more annual leave
  • Company-matched pension scheme
  • Full PPE and workwear provided
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Discounts on shopping, travel, tech, and more
  • Work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024

About You

  • IMI Level 3 qualified (Light or Heavy Vehicle or equivalent)
  • Proven experience working on a variety of vehicles (LCV/HGV)
  • Own toolkit for routine maintenance
  • Full UK driving licence (HGV licence desirable)
  • High standards and attention to detail

Flexible and team-oriented approach