Workshop Maintenance Technician / Mechanic – Southampton

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician / Mechanic to join our Flex‑E‑Rent workshop in Southampton. You will keep our commercial rental fleet safe and operational, working Monday‑Friday with no weekend shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance tasks and servicing on rental vehicles.
• Test and verify that systems and components are safe, secure and functioning correctly.
• Identify, repair or replace worn parts to prevent breakdowns.
• Test‑drive vehicles where permitted and hold the appropriate driving licence.
• Record work performed in the computer system and submit paperwork to the Workshop Manager each shift.
• Complete jobs within the shift or hand over safely, ensuring appropriate safety signage is displayed.

Required profile

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent).
• Experience working with HGVs or LCVs.
• Full UK / Irish / EU Class C or CE driving licence.

Required skills

• Vehicle maintenance and servicing.
• HGV and LCV diagnostic testing.
• Repair and replacement of vehicle components.
• Computerised maintenance record‑keeping.
• Test‑driving of serviced vehicles.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with overtime paid at 1.25× and annual reviews.
• 5‑stage training programme leading to Master Technician level.
• Monday‑Friday schedule, 25‑day annual leave (rising to 30+ with service) plus bank holidays and birthday off.
• Pension, life assurance and access to same‑day virtual GP appointments.
• Employee discounts on car hire, Cycle‑to‑Work scheme and paid volunteer days.