Vehicle Technician Location: Derby Salary: Competitive (dependent on qualifications & experience) Sign-on Bonus: £1,500 Hours: Monday–Friday (no weekends) We’re looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician to join a busy Derby workshop. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys variety, takes pride in high‑quality work, and wants a clear development pathway with structured training and progression up to Master Technician level. Why This Role Stands Out £1,500 sign‑on bonus Competitive salary with overtime paid at 1.25x No weekend work – strong work-life balance 25 days’ holiday, rising with service + bank holidays + Birthday off 5‑stage training programme with progression to Master Technician Comprehensive benefits: pension, life assurance, same‑day virtual GP access Additional perks: car hire discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, paid volunteer days Key Responsibilities Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on a mixed rental fleet Inspect systems and components to ensure safety and compliance Identify worn or faulty parts and complete repairs or replacements Test drive vehicles where permitted and licence allows Maintain accurate job cards and update internal systems throughout the day Complete jobs in full or hand over correctly, ensuring vehicles are left safe and clearly marked Requirements NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent) Experience working with LCVs or HGVs Full UK / Irish / EU manual driving licence Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach Training & Development Structured progression route to Master Technician Ongoing technical training and support Long-term stability within a professional workshop environment If you’re an experienced Vehicle Technician looking for progression, stability and a supportive workshop team — with a £1,500 sign‑on bonus on top — this is an ideal next step. All applications handled confidentially. Consultant: Kalum Green – Octane Recruitment Job Reference: KGVT Octane reference: 31633 Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries