At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair a variety of vehicles while ensuring top-notch quality and efficiency.
- Company: Join a leading UK automotive group with a strong reputation and national presence.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, generous leave, and discounts on car purchases.
- Other info: Access exclusive training in EV technology and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and enhance your skills in a professional workshop environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent experience required.
Vehicle Technician / Mechanic role for a Level 3 qualified Technician, or a Level 2 Technician / Mechanic with at least 3 years' experience, working with one of the UK's leading automotive groups on a wide range of vehicles.
Excellent salary, benefits, overtime, and bonus opportunities available.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence.
- Pay / salary: £38,338 basic per annum plus bonus and overtime, OTE £43,000+
- Job type: Permanent / full-time role
- Shift and schedule: 45 hours per week, including weekends on a rota basis
Benefits
- Strong basic salary with highly rewarding individual efficiency and team performance bonuses.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with your length of service.
- Workplace pension scheme and life assurance protection worth twice your salary.
- Peace of mind with full, comprehensive workshop tool insurance coverage.
- Generous discounts on personal car purchases and leasing plans, with substantial employee savings on vehicle servicing, parts, and repairs.
- Dedicated training in EV and hybrid technology, diagnostics, and high-voltage systems.
- Earn up to £2,000 for successfully recommending new colleagues to the group.
- Digital portal access offering exclusive savings at major high-street retailers.
- Company
You would be joining a well-established UK automotive retail group with a strong national presence and a reputation for representing leading vehicle brands.
The business operates a large network of dealerships and aftersales sites, offering a professional workshop environment, ongoing manufacturer training, and excellent long-term career opportunities.
Skills and experience
- NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent IMI / City & Guilds qualification).
- Hands-on workshop experience as a mechanic or technician, ideally within a franchised dealership environment.
- Job responsibilities for the Vehicle Technician role
- Carry out comprehensive vehicle servicing, including oil changes, filter replacements, and component updates, in line with manufacturer standards.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical faults across braking, steering, suspension, and basic engine systems.
- Complete thorough Electronic Vehicle Health Checks (e VHCs) to identify and record any work required.
- Record accurate technical findings and parts requirements clearly on digital job cards.
- Complete standard warranty repairs in line with factory protocols and agreed timeframes.
- Maintain high levels of workshop productivity to meet individual efficiency and first-time fix targets.
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Service Technician in Horsham employer: Octane Recruitment
Octane Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and professional growth. Located in Birdholme, employees benefit from a comprehensive package including a pension scheme, life assurance, and generous holiday allowance, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in the automotive sector.
