Automotive Vehicle Technician

Motorsport Network, LLC; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northampton Motorsport Ltd is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join a busy workshop. You will work on a range of vehicles from modern to vintage, performing maintenance, diagnostics and fabrication as needed.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in the retail motor trade, proficiency in electronics and suspension, and a can-do attitude. A driving licence is required; UK-based applicants only. Overtime is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in retail motor trade as a technician or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair on a wide range of vehicles from modern to vintage.
• Diagnose faults and propose effective solutions.
• Perform fabrication and welding tasks as required (tig welding desirable).
• Communicate with customers about work and findings.
• Manage own workload in a busy workshop.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Electronics

Suspension setup

Fabrication

Tig welding

Problem solving

Customer service

Workload management

Education

Level 3 light vehicle engineering

Tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Job description: Vehicle Technician

We are looking to employ the right candidate to join our busy workshop team to keep up with our increasing demand.

We require a motivated enthusiastic and experienced technician with a passion for all things with wheels ranging from modern to vintage.

Our work is very varied with car types ranging from modern to classic and from competition cars to daily drivers. But one thing that links them all is that our customers are enthusiasts who love their cars and appreciate quality workmanship. We specialise in engine upgrades, electronics and engine management, suspension upgrades and geometry set up as well as maintenance and repair of a wide range of vehicles. The work is fast paced but also very eclectic and interesting,

The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and able to manage their own workload. They must be able to assess and problem solve, as many cars come in for a specific job but have other problems that need to be resolved first.

They must be experienced in car repair and diagnosis, ideally with good knowledge of electronics, suspension systems and have good fabrication skills.

We are offering a competitive salary, overtime pay and a flexible working environment.

Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the retail motor trade as a technician qualified to level 3 light vehicle engineering or proven experience as a technician working in a similar role.

Strong mechanical knowledge with hands‑on experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, with proficiency in vehicle electrics.

Familiarity with operating power tools, hand tools, and welding equipment.

Fabrication skills with experience of tig welding aluminium and steel (desirable)

Good understanding of vehicle dynamics, suspension set up and adjustment

Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

Strong customer service skills, with the ability to communicate with customers who often visit our workshop and like to discuss the work with our technicians.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: competitive and negotiable depending on experience. Overtime at (1.5x).

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5.30 with ½ hour lunch with occasional Saturday mornings

Driving Licence: (required)

UK Based applicants only.

Troy Robinson

Northampton Motorsport Ltd

Unit 52 Rothersthorpe Crescent

Northampton NN4 8JD

01604 766624

www.northamptonmotorsport.com