Vehicle Technician
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm
Job Type: Permanent
About the role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Level 3 Vehicle Technician to join a well-established independent garage with a strong reputation and a loyal customer base.
The garage services, maintains, diagnoses and repairs a wide range of vehicles, providing customers with a complete automotive service. Due to continued growth and an expanding customer base, they are looking to add an experienced technician to the team.
This is a genuinely varied, hands‑on position where no two days will be the same. You will work across a wide range of makes and models, carrying out everything from routine servicing and maintenance through to diagnostics and more complex mechanical repairs.
The role would suit a technician who enjoys variety, takes pride in their workmanship and is confident working independently while also being part of a small, friendly team.
Key responsibilities
- Carry out routine servicing and vehicle maintenance.
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment.
- Carry out fault finding and identify the cause of vehicle issues.
- Complete general mechanical repairs and maintenance.
- Carry out brake, suspension and steering repairs.
- Replace clutches, timing belts and timing chains.
- Carry out engine and cooling system repairs.
- Diagnose and repair exhaust and emissions-related issues.
- Carry out battery, starting and charging system repairs.
- Complete pre-MOT inspections and MOT-related repairs.
- Inspect vehicles and identify additional repairs or maintenance requirements.
- Work efficiently while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Use workshop equipment and tools safely and correctly.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
- Complete relevant job sheets and workshop documentation.
- Work closely with colleagues to ensure vehicles are completed to the required standard and timescale.
About you
- The successful candidate will be a Level 3 qualified Vehicle Technician with previous hands‑on workshop experience.
- You should be confident carrying out servicing, diagnostics and general mechanical repairs across a variety of vehicles and be able to work through jobs methodically from diagnosis to completion.
- We are looking for someone who is:
- Level 3 qualified in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.
- Experienced as a Vehicle Technician.
- Confident with diagnostics and fault finding.
- Experienced carrying out servicing and general repairs.
- Comfortable working on a variety of makes and models.
- Reliable, organised and hardworking.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Quality-focused with strong attention to detail.
- Professional and customer-focused.
- Keen to develop their skills and progress with a growing business.
MOT qualification
- MOT Tester certification is desirable but not essential.
- If you are not currently MOT certified, the garage is happy to support the right candidate through their MOT Tester qualification and will pay for the training.
- This is a great opportunity for a qualified technician who wants to add MOT testing to their skill set and develop further within an established independent garage.
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