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ASI Recruitment Ltd; Croydon Shire; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free local parking

Free MOT for your primary vehicle

Discounted parts at cost price/main-de

Closed over Christmas/New Year

Internal training and development

External training support

Genuine work‑life balance

Great team culture

Unpaid leave considered

Job summary

ASI Recruitment Ltd in Croydon is seeking an experienced Vehicle Service Technician for a well-established family-run automotive business. You’ll work in a small team with your own workshop space, no Saturday shifts, and clear weekends off.

You’ll focus on servicing, maintenance and general repairs across multiple brands, performing health checks, brake work and routine maintenance with a strong emphasis on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Level 2 NVQ, IMI or equivalent qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Confident Vehicle Health Checks and servicing independently.
• Experience resetting service lights and intervals.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing and maintenance across multiple brands.
• Carry out Vehicle Health Checks using a tablet.
• Replace brake discs and pads; perform brake fluid replacements.
• Reset service lights and intervals; conduct general inspections.
• Carry out suspension work and clutch/gearbox work as needed.

Skills

Vehicle health checks

Routine servicing

Brake service

Brake fluid replacement

Suspension work

Clutch/gearbox work

Diagnostics experience

Education

Level 2 NVQ / IMI or equivalent (Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair)

Tools

Manufacturer diagnostic tools: Xentry

TOPIx

ODIS

ISTA

Job description

“No Saturdays. No drama. Just good old-fashioned spannering.”

Location: Croydon

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:30pm

Tired of being told “it’s only a quick job”?

We’re working with a well-established family-run automotive business in Croydon that is looking for an experienced Vehicle Service Technician to join its friendly workshop team.

With just five technicians in the workshop, you won’t be lost in a sea of job cards — and you’ll have your own workshop and working area to get on with the job properly.

There are no Saturday shifts. Ever.

Yes, you read that correctly. Your weekends are actually yours.

The Role

This is a hands‑on technician role focused primarily on servicing, maintenance and general mechanical repairs across a wide range of vehicle brands.

You’ll be carrying out:

• Routine servicing and maintenance
• Comprehensive Vehicle Health Checks using a tablet
• Brake disc and pad replacements
• Brake fluid replacement and correct bleeding procedures
• Service light and interval resets
• General vehicle safety inspections
• Suspension work
• Clutch and gearbox work where required
• Other general mechanical repairs and maintenance

The role has a low diagnostic requirement, with minimal vehicle disassembly and no expectation that you’ll be rebuilding engines before your morning coffee.

There are no regular engine rebuilds or complex engine repairs — this is a role focused on quality servicing, maintenance and mechanical work.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced technician who knows their way around a vehicle and doesn't need the Haynes manual to tell them which end of the car is which.

You’ll need:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Vehicle Technician
• Level 2 NVQ, IMI or equivalent qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, or manufacturer-specific accreditation
• Confidence carrying out Vehicle Health Checks and routine servicing independently
• Experience resetting service lights and service intervals
• A full UK driving licence

Experience with these brands?

• Mercedes-Benz
• Jaguar Land Rover

Experience using manufacturer diagnostic equipment such as Xentry, TOPIx, ODIS or ISTA would also be advantageous.

An MOT Licence would be great, but it’s not essential.

What You’ll Get

Because a decent technician should get more than just a decent set of tools.

• Free local parking
• Free MOT for your primary vehicle
• Discounted parts at cost price/main dealer discount
• Closed over Christmas/New Year, using just 3 days of annual leave
• Internal training and development
• Support with external training courses if you want to keep developing
• A genuine work‑life balance
• Great team culture
• Unpaid leave considered where required

A Workshop Where You Can Actually Get On With the Job

This is a family-oriented business with a close-knit team and a straightforward approach.

You’ll be working alongside just four other technicians, with your own working area and the support of an experienced team.

There’s no Saturday scramble, no endless pressure to upsell work and no expectation that every fault code requires a three-hour investigation involving a laptop, three coffees and a call to the manufacturer.

It’s a proper technician role, in a proper workshop, with proper time off.

If you’re an experienced Vehicle Technician looking for a long‑term role where you can do good work, develop your skills and still have a life outside the workshop, we’d like to hear from you.