EV Diagnostic Technician

Recruitment Services Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Derby is seeking an EV Diagnostic Technician to join their team. This role focuses on diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical issues in electric and hybrid vehicles. The ideal candidate will possess strong IT literacy and relevant qualifications, and will benefit from a competitive salary along with ongoing manufacturer training. The position is permanent and full-time, and offers a chance to work in a modern facility with advanced diagnostic technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing manufacturer-led training

Company benefits package (pension, holiday, discounts)

Bonus schemes based on performance

Qualifications

• Experience with electric and hybrid vehicle diagnostics.
• Ability to perform high-voltage repairs and replacements.
• Strong understanding of manufacturer standards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out advanced diagnostics and fault-finding on EV systems.
• Perform high-voltage component repairs and replacements.
• Support routine servicing on all vehicle types.

Skills

Diagnosing and repairing electrical vehicle faults

Diagnosing and repairing mechanical vehicle faults

Working with hybrid and electric vehicle systems

Strong IT literacy for diagnostic systems

Education

Level 3 or 4 EV qualification (IMI or equivalent)

Manufacturer training or dealership experience

Job description

Job Title: EV Diagnostic Technician

Location: Derby

Pay/Day rate/Salary (salary for perm roles): £37,000 – £40,000 per annum

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, full-time (occasional Saturdays on rota)

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date: Immediately (flexible for notice periods)

We are hiring for an EV Diagnostic Technician who has strong experience in electric and hybrid vehicle diagnostics and can work in a modern dealership workshop in Derby. This is a specialist role focusing on high-voltage systems and advanced fault-finding, and you will be using diagnostic equipment and technical expertise to maintain, service, and repair the latest generation of vehicles.

Duties of an EV Diagnostic Technician

In this role you will be working in the workshop team to support the accurate diagnosis and repair of electric and hybrid vehicles. Reporting to the Workshop Controller, you will be responsible for:

1. Carrying out advanced diagnostics and fault-finding on EV and hybrid systems
2. Performing high-voltage component repairs and replacements
3. Supporting routine servicing and maintenance on all vehicle types
4. Working to manufacturer standards and ensuring compliance with safety regulations
5. Supporting junior technicians with technical advice and knowledge sharing

Skills and experience of an EV Diagnostic Technician

As an EV Diagnostic Technician, you need to have experience with:

1. Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical vehicle faults
2. Working with hybrid and electric vehicle systems in a professional workshop environment

It would be beneficial to the EV Diagnostic Technician role if you also had:

1. Level 3 or 4 EV qualification (IMI or equivalent)
2. Manufacturer training or dealership experience
3. Strong IT literacy for diagnostic systems and technical reporting

What the client offers an EV Diagnostic Technician

This client offers:

• Competitive salary of £37,000 – £40,000 per annum
• Ongoing manufacturer-led training and accreditation
• Company benefits package including pension, holiday allowance, and staff discounts
• Bonus schemes based on performance and productivity

About the Client

Our client is a prestige automotive retailer and service centre that is expanding its electric vehicle aftersales team. They are looking for an EV Diagnostic Technician to join their Derby site on a permanent, full-time basis. You’ll be working alongside a skilled workshop team in a state-of-the-art facility with access to the latest diagnostic technology.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Asha on 0116 485 0081.

About Regional Recruitment Services – A Recruitment Agency in Leicester.

This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency that has been operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary and contract jobs within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial and Engineering sectors. To view all of our positions available throughout the United Kingdom, please visit our website (regionalrecruitment.co.uk)