Level 3 Vehicle Technician - Diagnostics & Repairs

Formel D (UK) Ltd; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing training opportunities

Stable long-term employment

Job summary

Formel D (UK) Ltd is seeking an experienced Level 3 Vehicle Technician/Mechanic in Erdington, Birmingham to perform servicing, diagnostics, and repairs on petrol, diesel, and light commercial vehicles.

You will work with mechanical and electronic systems, diagnose faults, and replace/repair components to high standards. A UK driving licence is essential; RTW in the UK without sponsorship applies.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Minimum of 5 years hands on experience as a Mechanic.
• Strong experience diagnosing faults on modern vehicles.
• Good understanding of engine management systems, CAN bus networks, and vehicle electronics.
• Confident using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and diagnostic scanners.
• Ability to interpret live data and technical fault information.
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures and workshop best practice.
• Clean UK driving licence and RTW in the UK without restrictions (PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIPS)

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled servicing in line with manufacturer service schedules
• Perform mechanical repairs including brakes, suspension, steering, exhausts, timing belts/chains, clutches, and engine components
• Diagnose and rectify faults across engine management, ABS, airbag (SRS), traction control, and electronic stability systems
• Identify and repair electrical faults including wiring, sensors, actuators, batteries, charging systems, and starter motors
• Use manufacturer-level and aftermarket diagnostic equipment to interrogate vehicle ECUs, read fault codes, live data, and carry out system tests
• Carry out fault-finding using wiring diagrams, technical data, and guided diagnostics
• Reset service indicators and perform ECU coding/adaptations where required
• Carry out pre-MOT inspections, fault rectification, and MOT failure repairs
• Conduct road tests before and after repairs to ensure issues are fully resolved
• Ensure all repairs meet safety, quality, and compliance standards
• Accurately document diagnostic findings, repair work completed, and parts used

Skills

NVQ Level 3

5+ years experience

Fault diagnosis

Engine management

CAN bus networks

Vehicle electronics

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Diagnostic scanners

UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

CAN bus tooling

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Formel D (UK) Ltd is seeking an experienced Level 3 Vehicle Technician/Mechanic in Erdington, Birmingham to perform servicing, diagnostics, and repairs on petrol, diesel, and light commercial vehicles.

You will work with mechanical and electronic systems, diagnose faults, and replace/repair components to high standards. A UK driving licence is essential; RTW in the UK without sponsorship applies.