At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform servicing, maintenance, and repairs to vehicles while ensuring high-quality workmanship.
- Company: Join a well-established automotive employer with a modern workshop environment.
- Benefits: Earn up to £45,000 OTE with uncapped bonuses and ongoing training.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team culture and work-life balance with a 40-hour week.
- Why this job: Develop your skills in a growing industry with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair and strong diagnostic skills required.
The predicted salary is between 36180 - 44220 £ per year.
Location: Canterbury
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000 OTE (£37,000 Basic + Uncapped Bonus)
Are you an experienced Vehicle Technician or Mechanic looking for your next opportunity? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established automotive employer for a skilled Vehicle Technician to join a busy, modern workshop. Whether you currently work in a main dealership or an independent garage, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with ongoing manufacturer training, excellent earning potential, and genuine progression opportunities.
What's on Offer
- Basic salary up to £37,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
- On Target Earnings up to £45,000
- Uncapped productivity and performance bonus scheme
- Full-time, permanent position
- 40-hour working week
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
- 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (8:30am-12:30pm)
- Ongoing technical training, including Hybrid & Electric Vehicle qualifications
- Excellent career progression within a growing automotive business
The Role
As a Vehicle Technician, you'll be responsible for:
- Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs to manufacturer standards
- Completing vehicle health checks and diagnostics using the latest equipment
- Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
- Completing warranty and repair work accurately
- Road testing vehicles where required
- Maintaining accurate job records and workshop documentation
- Delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service
What We're Looking For
- NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent)
- Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, Mechanic or Service Technician
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Full UK driving licence
- A positive attitude with a commitment to quality and teamwork
- Experience within a franchised dealership is advantageous but not essential. Applications from technicians working in independent garages are also welcomed.
If you're looking to join a professional workshop offering excellent training, strong earning potential and long-term career development, we'd love to hear from you.
Vehicle Technician / Mechanic in Canterbury employer: Holt Recruitment
Holt Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive engineering environment where innovation thrives. With hybrid working arrangements and competitive healthcare benefits, employees are empowered to achieve a healthy work-life balance while contributing to groundbreaking spacecraft projects. The company fosters professional growth through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that every team member can develop their skills and advance their careers in the exciting field of aerospace engineering.
