Motor Vehicle Technician

  • Category: Passenger Cars: Technical
  • Location: Heathrow, Greater London, United Kingdom
  • Salary: £51,9000 - £55,900
  • Benefits: Pension, Life Insurance
  • Job Ref: 2159

Role Details

Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Heathrow, West London
Salary: £51,900 – £55,900 + overtime + benefits
Shift Pattern: Rotating early/late shifts across a 7-day operation (with scheduled days off)

Overview
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Mechanic to join a high-performing engineering team within a safety-critical, highly regulated environment.
This role offers a move away from traditional automotive work into a more varied and technically engaging setting, supporting a diverse specialist fleet, with full training provided.

The Role
You will be responsible for maintaining the reliability and availability of a specialist fleet, carrying out both planned maintenance and reactive repairs in a fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Servicing, inspections, and preventative maintenance
  • Fault diagnosis using both electronic and manual methods
  • Reactive repairs to minimise operational downtime
  • Maintaining high standards of safety and compliance

What You’ll Be Working On

  • A diverse range of specialist vehicles and equipment
  • A technically varied environment beyond standard automotive work
  • Ongoing training and development across multiple asset types

About You

  • Experience as a Vehicle Mechanic (Car, LCV, HGV & varied mechanical and electric)
  • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
  • Good working knowledge of diesel and mechanical systems
  • Comfortable working in a busy, professional workshop
  • Exposure to hydraulics, electrical systems, or plant equipment is advantageous, but not essential.

Requirements

  • NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification
  • Full UK driving licence (maximum 3 penalty points)
  • 5-year verifiable employment history (HMRC record required)
  • Right to work in the UK and ability to obtain security clearance

The Package

  • £51,000 – £55,000 basic salary
  • Overtime and attendance bonus potential
  • Pension and life assurance
  • Structured training and ongoing development
  • Long-term, stable opportunity

Why This Role?
This is a strong opportunity for a skilled mechanic to broaden their experience into a specialist fleet environment, offering greater technical variety, long-term stability, and clear development within a well-established operation.