Locations: Duxford • Bedford • St Ives (Cambridgeshire)
Contract: Permanent, full-time – choose Day (06:00-16:00), Late (10:00-20:00) or Night (upon application)
Salary: £46,800 – £55,000 basic & overtime
Who we are
WTL Truck & Van Centres are Renault Trucks franchised workshops that keep Welch Group’s 80-strong diesel fleet moving and service some of the UK’s very first electric vehicles. A £8 million flagship site at Duxford, plus fully equipped satellite workshops in Bedford and St Ives, give our techs dealer-grade tooling, ATF lanes and a direct pipeline to Renault’s brand-new EV/HV Training Academy.
Why this role matters
LCV technicians with high-voltage expertise are in short supply—making your skills more valuable than ever. You’ll be at the forefront of maintaining electric vans that show zero-emission transport is here to stay, while also keeping the UK’s diesel fleet running strong.
What you’ll do
- Diagnose and repair LCVs using TEXA & OEM software
- Perform scheduled servicing, MOT-prep and (for night shift) occasional roadside call-outs
- Liaise with Parts & Service Advisors for first-time-fix efficiency
- Mentor apprentices
The skills & experience you’ll bring
- NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 in HGV or LCV maintenance (or equivalent)
- Strong diagnostics and electrical fault-finding skills; IMI Level 3 EV cert a plus
- Full UK driving licence
- Pride in right-first-time quality and safe workshop practice
What’s in it for you
- Paid OEM EV & HV training with Renault Trucks
- Tool insurance, free uniform, laundered overalls and PPE
- 28 days holiday inc bank holidays
- Company pension, employee-assistance programme and well-being support
- Modern kit: ATF lane, roller brake tester, laser alignment, OEM diagnostics
- Clear path to Senior Tech, Master Tech or HGV Training
Ready to get under the (electric) bonnet?
Email paulsapsford@wtltruckcentres.co.uk or call 01223 841 703 for a confidential chat.
Welch Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a net-zero future.
