Vehicle Technician
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £30000-33948 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 January 2026 |
| Location: | Huntingdon, PE28 4DA |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 306689-43856655 |
Summary
Serco Limited
Vehicle Maintenance Technician
Location: RAF Molesworth, Huntingdon
Salary: Competitive with benefits
Schedule: Permanent, Full-time, 39 hours per week
Ready to impact a better future?
As a Vehicle Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the service and repair of Government Owned Vehicles (GOV) for our customer, the United States Air Force (USAF). You’ll work Monday to Friday and be part of a team providing accident and breakdown cover on a 24/7 basis, holding a call-out phone one week in four, paid at an overtime rate.
What you’ll do as Vehicle Maintenance Technician:
- Repair and maintain a fleet of 130+ vehicles, including U.S. specification and left-hand drive models.
- Service a range of vehicles such as HGV tractors and trailers, U.S. spec fire trucks, police cars, vans, and forklifts.
- Repair and maintain varied equipment including tail lifts and generators.
- Ensure all repairs comply with Air Force Instructions and Ministry of Transport regulations.
- Perform maintenance inspections and repairs, including brake tests and MOT-standard checks.
- Use diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve mechanical issues.
- Conduct test drives after repairs to confirm roadworthiness.
- Maintain workshop equipment and ensure safety procedures are followed.
- Keep the workshop clean and organised for workplace safety.
- Account for all spares and equipment and maintain accurate records.
- Demonstrate preventative maintenance processes to drivers and management.
- Perform driving duties when required and ensure safe, efficient driving practices.
- Participate in emergency call-out roster and work outside normal hours when operationally required.
- Holidays: 25 days federal holidays
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
- Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
- Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
- Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Vehicle Maintenance Technician
Location: RAF Molesworth, Huntingdon
Salary: Competitive with benefits
Schedule: Permanent, Full-time, 39 hours per week
Ready to impact a better future?
As a Vehicle Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the service and repair of Government Owned Vehicles (GOV) for our customer, the United States Air Force (USAF). You’ll work Monday to Friday and be part of a team providing accident and breakdown cover on a 24/7 basis, holding a call-out phone one week in four, paid at an overtime rate.
What you’ll do as Vehicle Maintenance Technician:
- Repair and maintain a fleet of 130+ vehicles, including U.S. specification and left-hand drive models.
- Service a range of vehicles such as HGV tractors and trailers, U.S. spec fire trucks, police cars, vans, and forklifts.
- Repair and maintain varied equipment including tail lifts and generators.
- Ensure all repairs comply with Air Force Instructions and Ministry of Transport regulations.
- Perform maintenance inspections and repairs, including brake tests and MOT-standard checks.
- Use diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve mechanical issues.
- Conduct test drives after repairs to confirm roadworthiness.
- Maintain workshop equipment and ensure safety procedures are followed.
- Keep the workshop clean and organised for workplace safety.
- Account for all spares and equipment and maintain accurate records.
- Demonstrate preventative maintenance processes to drivers and management.
- Perform driving duties when required and ensure safe, efficient driving practices.
- Participate in emergency call-out roster and work outside normal hours when operationally required.
- Holidays: 25 days federal holidays
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
- Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
- Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
- Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
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