LCV Technician

EY362 LCV Technician
Location: Heathrow 
Salary: £20 per hour DOE
Hours: 37.5h: Monday to Friday. Either 08:00-16:00 or 06:00-14:00/14:00-22:00. 1 in 4 Saturdays.

Overview

First Military Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established automotive business group. We are seeking an experienced and qualified Van Technician to join a highly reputable commercial vehicle dealership in the Heathrow area.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business officially recognised as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years. As part of the technical team, you will benefit from annual appraisals, ongoing manufacturer training, and clearly defined career development pathways.

Ex-military candidiates are encourraged to apply but all candidiates with relevent experience will be considered. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform major and minor repairs to light commercial vehicles, trailers, and other vehicles.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance (e.g. oil changes, tyre rotations).
• Maintain a clean and organised workshop, ensuring safety standards are upheld.
• Collaborate with repair teams to diagnose faults and plan effective repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of all vehicles serviced or repaired.
• Provide roadside repair support in emergency situations.
• Complete documentation and escalate warranty claims as necessary.

Skills and Qualifications

• Essential Qualification: Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds, or IMI in LCV Vehicle Repair & Maintenance.
• Experience: Diagnostic, service, and repair experience required.
• Compliance: Must be able to identify worn or faulty components per DVSA standards.
• Driving Licence: Full UK licence for relevant vehicle classes.

Benefits

• Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
• Saturdays paid at overtime rate
• A day off for your birthday
• Business closure between 24–27 December 2025
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Four times death in service benefit
• Branded uniform and boot allowance
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Enhanced maternity & paternity policies
• Access to wellness and employee assistance programmes (EAP, 24/7 Online GP, mental health support)
• Toolbox insurance
• Annual appraisals and defined career progression
• Long service recognition with increased leave after 5 years
• Reward & recognition programmes including annual awards
• Manufacturer and in-house training opportunities
• Officially recognised as a Great Place to Work, including awards for Wellbeing and Development
• Silver Award under the Armed Forces Covenant