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Job description
Van Vehicle Technician / LCV Technician
ð Plymouth
ð° Up to £50,000 OTE Uncapped Bonus
ð Full-Time, Permanent
We are currently recruiting experienced Van / LCV Vehicle Technicians to join a busy and established Aftersales workshop based in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician looking for strong earning potential, consistent work, and long-term career development.
Working Hours:
- Monday to Friday:
- 07:30 16:00 (alternate weeks)
- 09:30 18:00 (alternate weeks)
- 30-minute lunch break
- Saturday mornings on a rota: 08:00 13:00
- Paid at time and a half
Salary & Benefits
- Up to £50,000 OTE with an uncapped bonus scheme
- Overtime paid at time and a half
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Employee car scheme
- Manufacturer and industry-recognised training
- Globally accredited qualifications
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Staff discounts via Benefits Hub
- Career progression opportunities, including management development
- Long service awards
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repair work on vans and light commercial vehicles
- Complete vehicle diagnostics and fault finding
- Accurately complete job cards and repair documentation
- Use workshop systems to record vehicle data and repairs
- Identify additional work and communicate with the Service Team
- Carry out final quality checks and road tests where required
- Ensure all work is completed to high safety and quality standards
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician / Van Technician / LCV Technician
- Relevant technical or NVQ qualifications
- Strong diagnostic and repair skills
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- A professional and reliable work ethic
Apply Now If youre an experienced Van or LCV Technician looking for a stable role with excellent earning potential in Plymouth, wed love to hear from you or send your CV directly to Rachael.mortimer@holtautomotive.co.uk ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Plymouth,England
Start: 29/06/2026
Salary / Rate: £50000 per annum, Benefits: Bonus / Company Benefits
Posted: 2026-06-29 11:46:06
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Financial Controller
Location: Caerphilly
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:00am 5:00pm
Holt Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Financial Controller on behalf of a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer based in Caerphilly.
Reporting to the Managing Director, The succesul Financial Controller will take ownership of the company's finance function, providing financial leadership, reporting and commercial support.
Financial Controller Key Responsibilities
- Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts
- Produce monthly management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
- Monitor financial performance and provide commercial insight
- Maintain financial controls, systems and procedures
- Manage VAT returns and ensure compliance
- Support strategic business decisions with financial analysis
About You
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
- Previous experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance professional
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
To apply for this Financial Controller role or find out more, contact John Barnes at Holt Recruitment on 07955 081481 or email john@holtrecruitment.com. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Caerphilly,Wales
Start: 29/06/2026
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £65000 per annum
Posted: 2026-06-29 09:14:04
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical AIT Team Lead to join a growing space technology organisation working on advanced spacecraft systems.
Based in Oxfordshire, you will lead electrical assembly, integration, and test activities across complex space hardware programmes, ensuring delivery to schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical oversight with team management, offering the chance to work on cutting-edge space missions within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
You will be responsible for leading a team of engineers delivering electrical AIT activities across spacecraft subsystems and associated ground support equipment.
Youll work closely with design, systems, and project teams to ensure seamless integration and robust test execution throughout the development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and manage electrical integration and test requirements at system, subsystem, and unit levels
- Oversee assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft hardware, including avionics, harness, and subsystems
- Collaborate with design teams (power, GNC, RF, data handling) to define ground support equipment
- Plan and execute electrical test campaigns (e.g.
TVAC, EMC) in conjunction with engineering teams
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure AIT readiness and alignment
- Produce and maintain AIT documentation (specifications, ICDs, test reports, procedures)
- Provide technical oversight of suppliers, particularly for ground support equipment
- Manage electrical testing activities for both flight and engineering hardware
- Work with project managers to develop schedules and track progress
- Allocate tasks, set priorities, and ensure timely delivery of team outputs
- Mentor and develop team members, supporting capability growth
- Support resource planning and recruitment activities
Essential Skills & Experience
- Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- 7+ years experience in electrical AIT, ideally within space or other high-tech industries (e.g.
aerospace, motorsport)
- Strong understanding of electrical integration and test processes
- Experience working with manufacturing drawings and engineering standards
- Ability to develop and execute AIT plans aligned to project requirements
- Proven experience leading or mentoring engineering teams
- Working knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g.
ECSS, IPC)
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of verification and validation processes
- Experience leading integration and test teams in complex engineering environments
- Exposure to spacecraft or similarly complex hardware systems
- Programming or scripting experience (e.g.
Python, C, C++, TCL)
- Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g.
CCSDS, CAN, SpaceWire)
Whats on Offer
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
- Private healthcare and life insurance
- Long-term sick pay
- Optional compressed working pattern (9/75)
- Relocation support and visa sponsorship available (where applicable)
- Modern office and cleanroom facilities
- Collaborative, international team environment
- Regular social and team events
This role offers the chance to work on innovative space programmes, contributing to the development and delivery of complex spacecraft systems.
Youll be part of a forward-thinking engineering team, playing a key role in ensuring successful integration and testing of mission-critical hardware in a highly dynamic and rewarding environment.
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Type: Permanent Location: Oxfordshire,England
Start: 29/06/2026
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £90000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid & Flexible working, 9/75 work pattern, private healthcare, & more!
Posted: 2026-06-29 08:05:04
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Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Vacancy:
- Salary up to £56,000 + Bonus
- Training and development opportunities.
- Permanent role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor to join an established Accident Repair Centre in the Maidenhead area.
Key role and responsibilities as an Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor:
- Accurately and professionally assess a wide range of vehicles
- Use computerised estimating systems
- Calculate costings and the time required to complete all necessary repairs
- Liaise regularly with insurance engineers
- Contact customers to provide updates
Minimum requirements as an Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor:
- Must have 3 years experience using estimating software (ideally Audatex)
- ATA is advantageous but not essential
- Ensure customer expectations are met and demonstrate great service skills
If you want to hear more about the VDA role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Piam Pishgoo on 01202 552915 / piam@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further.
Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor Up to £56k Bodyshop Maidenhead
VDA / Vehicle Estimator / Damage Assessor / Audatex ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Maidenhead,England
Start: 26/06/2026
Duration: 0.0 MONTH
Salary / Rate: £56000 per annum
Posted: 2026-06-26 13:46:04
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ATA Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Vehicle Estimator
Ref - 258557
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Accident Damage Estimator to join an established Accident Repair Centre in the Cannock area.
Key role and responsibilities as an Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor:
- You will undertake the inspection of accident damaged vehicles, assessing the full extent of the damage, costs of repair and time frames.
- You will ensure our work providers menu pricing schedules and repair methodologies and key information for each contract is being adhered too on each job.
- You will work within our guidelines to ensure that the workflow volume meets targets.
- Use computerised estimating systems.
- Liaise regularly with insurance and accident management companies with any updates or queries relating to relevant jobs.
- Contact customers to provide updates
Minimum requirements as an Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor:
- Must have experience using estimating software (ideally Audatex)
- ATA is advantageous but not essential
- Ensure customer expectations are met and demonstrate great service skills
Benefits
- Negotiable salary package
- Group bonus available
- Monday to Friday
- 22 days holiday per year going up to 26 with time served, plus bank holidays.
- Health and rewards scheme
- Pension
- Plus much more
- Permanent Vacancy
If you want to hear more about the Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Richard on 07590309374 / richard@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further.
Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor Bodyshop - Cannock
VDA, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Vehicle Estimator ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cannock,England
Start: 26/06/2026
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2026-06-26 13:17:08