Vehicle Technician
Job description
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We are currently looking for a Vehicle Technician. You will be working in Barnet.
Monday - Friday
36 hours per week
Perm Contract
Salary- £39,276.00 per annum
Job Purpose
Transport Services manages the maintenance and repair of the vehicle fleet/plant/equipment, in accordance with legal regulations, lease company’s and manufactures’ standards and targets. The Commercial Vehicle Technician role is to support the Workshop Managerby undertaking the maintenance of the fleet, including third party and plant maintenance processes are carried out effectively to meet the services obligations, in a timely and cost effective manner
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
To discuss this vacancy, please apply to the job with your updated CV
Key skills
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Application advice
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🔧 Highlight your commercial vehicle experience prominently as this role specifically focuses on fleet maintenance rather than passenger cars
📊 Quantify your maintenance achievements: 'Reduced vehicle downtime by 15% through preventive maintenance scheduling'
🚛 Emphasise any experience with plant equipment and third-party maintenance as these are key requirements
⏰ Showcase your ability to work within time constraints and cost-effective practices as the role emphasises timely delivery
📋 Include any knowledge of lease company standards and legal regulations for commercial vehicles
Suggested CV bullets
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- •Maintained 45-vehicle commercial fleet achieving 98% uptime through preventive maintenance scheduling and rapid fault diagnosis
- •Reduced maintenance costs by £12,000 annually by implementing cost-effective repair strategies and third-party supplier negotiations
- •Ensured 100% legal compliance across fleet operations by maintaining detailed service records and adhering to lease company standards
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Vehicle Technician position at 4Recruitment Services in Barnet. Your requirement for commercial vehicle fleet maintenance and plant equipment expertise aligns perfectly with my technical background and cost-effective approach to workshop operations.
My background in commercial vehicle maintenance has equipped me with the diagnostic skills and regulatory knowledge essential for managing fleet operations to lease company and manufacturing standards. I understand the importance of timely, cost-effective maintenance delivery while ensuring full legal compliance.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you approach diagnosing faults in commercial vehicles versus passenger cars?
- ›What experience do you have with plant equipment maintenance?
- ›How do you ensure compliance with lease company maintenance standards?
- ›Describe your process for managing preventive maintenance schedules
- ›What legal regulations must you consider when maintaining commercial vehicle fleets?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to complete urgent vehicle repairs under time pressure
- ›Describe a situation where you identified a cost-saving opportunity in maintenance
- ›How do you prioritise multiple vehicle repairs when resources are limited?
- ›Give an example of when you had to work with third-party suppliers for maintenance
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to explain technical issues to non-technical management
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to complete urgent vehicle repairs under time pressure
Describe a situation where you identified a cost-saving opportunity in maintenance
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