Pay & Benefits
- Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 basic per annum (DOE) + uncapped performance efficiency bonus
- Hours: Monday to Friday schedule | Strictly 100% No Weekends!
- Perks: 28 days paid holiday (20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays), company pension scheme, spotless modern workshop facilities, colleague car purchase & lease schemes, manufacturer discounts, supplied workwear, and free secure on-site parking
- Training & Development: Fully funded official manufacturer academy training, dedicated EV/Hybrid high-voltage certifications, and a structured progression pathway toward Diagnostic & Master Technician status
- Workload: Manufacturer-scheduled servicing, electronic vehicle health checks (eVHC), official warranty repairs, recall & software updates, and precision diagnostic fault isolation across ICE, Hybrid, and EV models
About Us
We are a prominent, well-established franchised main dealership operating an immaculate aftersales facility in the Ipswich area. Combining showroom-standard workshop bays and cutting-edge factory diagnostic tooling with a rare Monday-to-Friday schedule, we provide structured manufacturer career progression and a supportive, high-performing technical environment.
Role Overview
Seeking a seasoned Vehicle Technician with at least 5 years of trade experience to join our Ipswich aftersales team. Working standard Monday to Friday hours with zero weekend commitments, you will operate from a spotless, modern bay—executing manufacturer-scheduled maintenance, official warranty repairs, and systematic fault diagnosis to strict brand standards.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served qualification).
- 5+ years of hands-on workshop experience in the motor trade, working autonomously with strong diagnostic capability and high first-time fix standards.
- Franchised main dealership experience and/or IMI Level 2/3 EV & Hybrid qualifications are advantageous, with full official manufacturer academy training provided.
- Valid DVSA MOT Tester Smart Card is advantageous, though not essential.
- Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.
Location & Commute
- Base: Ipswich Area (Free secure on-site parking)
- Road Links: Strategically positioned with rapid access via the A14, A12, and A1156, offering smooth daily commutes across Suffolk and North Essex.
- Public Transport: Conveniently accessible via Ipswich mainline railway station and local bus routes.
- Commutable From: Felixstowe, Woodbridge, Stowmarket, Colchester, Hadleigh, and Needham Market.
How to Apply
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