Octane Recruitment Ltd

LCV Technician

Derby DE24 8ST

Key information

Pay
£38,000 to £40,000 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
29 Oct 2026
Closing date
27 Nov 2026

About this role

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Van Technician, LCV Technician or Light Commercial Vehicle Technician to join a busy fleet workshop in Derby. Applicants must have at least three years' workshop experience, hold a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and possess a Full UK Driving Licence. Previous LCV experience is advantageous.

Location

Derby

Salary

Up to £16 per hour DOE + £1,500 Joining Bonus

Hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm – No Weekends

Why Apply?

  • £1,500 Joining Bonus
  • Monday to Friday – No Weekends or Bank Holiday Working
  • 33 Days Holiday, Increasing with Service
  • Private Medical Cover
  • Life Assurance and Company Pension
  • Master Technician Training and Career Progression
  • Modern, Well-Equipped Workshop
  • Discounts on Vehicles, MOTs, Parts and Servicing
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Discounts and Wellbeing Support

Vehicle Technician / Van Technician Role

  • Service, maintain and repair light commercial vehicles and fleet vehicles
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical and electronic faults
  • Carry out routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance
  • Complete vehicle repairs to manufacturer and workshop standards
  • Prepare vehicles for MOT testing
  • Maintain accurate job cards and service documentation
  • Ensure all work meets workshop quality and safety standards

Vehicle Technician / Van Technician Requirements

  • Minimum three years' experience as a Vehicle Technician, Van Technician, LCV Technician or Automotive Technician
  • Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (NVQ, City & Guilds, IMI or equivalent)
  • Strong mechanical servicing, maintenance and diagnostic skills
  • Experience using vehicle diagnostic equipment
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Previous light commercial vehicle experience is advantageous

How to Apply?

If you're interested in this Vehicle Technician / Van Technician vacancy in Derby, please submit your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant

Kalum Green – Octane Recruitment

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Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.

If this Vehicle Technician / Van Technician role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including LCV Technician, Light Commercial Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Fleet Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Service Technician and Master Technician roles across the UK.Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK.