Overview of role

Location: Belfast

Annual Salary: £43,903 – £45,903

Closing Date: Friday 29th May 2026

We’re looking for a skilled VMU Technician to join our Belfast workshop. You’ll be hands‑on every day, inspecting, servicing and repairing vehicles, trailers and related equipment - working to set schedules and safe working procedures to keep the fleet moving.

You would be working a dates/lates rotational shift pattern. This is a solid role with good pay and benefits working within a great team.

What’s in it for you?

• Sign on bonus £1000 + £1000 retention bonus after 6 months.
• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
• Free onsite parking
• Pension matched up to 10% + Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, financial and legal support)
• Cycle to Work scheme & Electric Car scheme.
• Simply Health Cashplan for dentists, opticians, physio etc
• Extra Slice discounts at 500+ retailers including Tesco, Asda, Currys and Argos

Key Accountabilities

• Maintenance and repairs are carried out to meet company and VOSA standards.
• Carry out duties in a manner consistent with established safety, environmental and maintenance procedures.
• Achieve shift KPI’s by working in an efficient and effective manner.
• Comply with safety procedures, highlighting any non-compliance issues. 
• Assist the VMU Co-ordinator / FLM to liaise with the Transport and Logistics departments about vehicle availability.
• To ensure that established sub-contractors are effectively utilised.

The Right Person

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communications skills
• City and Guilds/NVQ LGV/HGV Qualifications Level 3/4
• Good knowledge of diagnostic equipment (Daf & Iveco or similar)
• Good knowledge of vehicle electrical systems
• Good knowledge with vehicle tail lifts
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Previous experience welding and fabrication
• Full clean driving license

Desirable

• Previous experience in HGV fleet maintenance operations
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Irtec trained
• C + E license