Automotive Technician

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned North East automotive company is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician to join their dynamic team. The role involves diagnosing and repairing vehicles, requiring at least NVQ Level 3 qualification and 5 years of relevant experience. This permanent opportunity features ongoing training and development, flexible hours, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Staff discounts and incentives

Qualifications

• Time-served technician with at least 5 years’ experience.
• Own hand tools; other power tools are available on site.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and repair vehicles across the entire range.
• Service vehicles according to manufacturers' schedule.
• Support development of trainees and apprentices.

Skills

Diagnosis

Repair

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Automotive Engineering

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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Client:

Westray Recruitment Group

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Permanent role
• £39.8k - £46.8k per annum based on experience (£17 - £20 per hour)
• Monday to Friday (dayshift) 7:30am-4:30pm (flexible start/finish)
• 45 hours per week
• Ongoing training and development
• Staff discounts and incentives

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group are seeking a time served LCV Technician to join our client in Gateshead who is a renowned North East company that specialise in both LCV and HGV. They have been going strong for over 50 years starting as a family business. They are seeking a time-served technician to be part of an ambitious team and work within a busy department.

The client is a representative of one of the most recognised global motor brands and have a state of the art brand new premises. This is an exciting time to join them.

THE ROLE

• To diagnose faults and repair the vehicles across the entire range.
• To service vehicles according to the manufacturers schedule.
• To diagnose and repair faults using the technology (Star) and all available workshop information systems.
• To fit accessories to vehicles.
• To carry out final inspections and function tests on all work that requires it.
• To identify warranty items and ensure that parts are labelled correctly and placed in the designated area.
• To obtain parts from the parts department ensuring paperwork is completed accurately.
• Support the development of any trainees and apprentices.
• Ensure that the workshop facilities, equipment and tools are kept clean, tidy and maintained.

THE PERSON

• You will be time-served technician with at least 5 years’ experience.
• You will have at minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification within automotive engineering.
• You will have you own hand tools; and specialist/other power tools are available on site.
• You will demonstrate commitment, be punctual and display a professional attitude.
• You need a full UK driving licence for this role.
• You will display an excellent attitude and have great communication skills.

TO APPLY

Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to our Engineering Consultant Harry Mann who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Harry at Westray Recruitment Group.