Light Vehicle Technician

Job Title: Light Vehicle Technician
Sector: PSV Technicians / Workshop Staff
Location: Bodmin, Cornwall
Contract Type: Temporary
Salary / Pay Rate: £18.09 per hour PAYE
Start Date: ASAP
Duration (if applicable): Temporary ongoing possible temp to perm for right candidate
Working Hours / Pattern: £18.09 per hour PAYE
Flexible shift options, including:
4‑day working week
Mon–Thur 7am–5pm
Tues–Fri 7am–9pm
Key Responsibilities:
* Clutches, cambelts, and full engine work
* Full spectrum of routine servicing, diagnostics & repairs
* Maintenance of cars and light commercial vehicles
Essential Criteria:
* Level 3 Light Vehicle qualification (minimum)
* Previous experience
* Full UK Driving Licence
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Light Vehicle Technician to inspect, diagnose, service and repair a fleet of light vehicles, ensuring they are safe, legal, roadworthy and fit for operational use.
The role plays a key part in maintaining vehicle availability, reducing downtime and delivering a highquality technical service through effective fault finding, efficient repairs and clear customer communication.
Key Responsibilities
 Carry out diagnostics, servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance on light vehicles
 Undertake statutory inspections, calibrations and MOT preparation (where qualified)
 Ensure all vehicles comply with legal, safety and roadworthiness requirements
 Accurately complete job cards, inspection reports and maintenance records
 Liaise with customers to explain work completed and agree priorities
 Identify repair costs, warranty opportunities and endoflife vehicle concerns
 Order parts responsibly and support cost control
 Support and mentor apprentices or trainees when required
 Maintain workshop tools and equipment in a safe, calibrated condition
 Follow all Health & Safety, safe working and quality procedures
 Participate in outofhours standby or breakdown cover when required
 Maintain uptodate technical knowledge through training and industry developments
Scope & Accountability
 Responsible for the quality, safety and legality of all work completed
 Works independently to prioritise workload and meet service demands
 May supervise or support 1–2 apprentices or trainees
 Works on highvalue fleet vehicles and associated equipment
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
 NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
 Previous experience as a Light Vehicle Technician in a workshop environment
 Strong diagnostic and faultfinding capability
 Good understanding of vehicle legislation, Health & Safety and COSHH
 Ability to complete job records and technical documentation accurately
 Strong communication skills and ability to prioritise under pressure
 Full UK driving licence
 Own basic tool kit
Desirable
 MOT Tester qualification (or willingness to achieve)
 Experience mentoring apprentices or trainees
 Experience working with fleet or commercial vehicles
Apply by sending a cv if you meet the above requirements (Pre-employment checks apply)