Light Vehicle Technician

Barrett Contract Services Ltd; Wincanton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable automotive dealership in Wincanton is looking for a Light Vehicle Technician. The ideal candidate will perform diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance while ensuring high standards of service. This position offers a supportive, family-run work culture, ongoing training, and the opportunity for career growth. The pay ranges from £15.00 to £16.00 per hour based on experience, with additional benefits and discounts available.

Benefits

22 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development opportunities

Vehicle discounts for employees and family

Pension and healthcare support

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is essential.
• Experience in a Main Dealer environment is preferred but not essential.
• Possession of MOT Tester status is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and maintain vehicles across multiple systems.
• Road test vehicles to ensure functionality and safety.
• Perform vehicle health checks and maintenance to standards.

Skills

Diagnostics

Vehicle maintenance

Customer service

Problem-solving

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Overview

Light Vehicle Technician

Whether you're a skilled, qualified Vehicle Technician looking to earn well, feel valued, and work in a supportive, family run, award-winning dealership, or you're looking for further training & development opportunities - you're in the right place.

What You'll Be Doing

• Diagnostics, fault finding, and repairs across a range of systems (engine, brakes, suspension, electrics etc.)
• Servicing and maintenance to manufacturer standards
• Road testing vehicles, including customer demos where needed
• Carrying out vehicle health checks
• CPD - We'll help you with training & development to allow your career to flourish!

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair with practical experience
• Experience in a Main Dealer environment (preferred but not essential)
• EV / Hybrid training a bonus (we'll support you if not!)
• MOT Tester status? Even better! (and you'll earn more!)
• Someone who's positive, honest, takes pride in their work and wants to grow with us
• Full UK driving licence (with less than 6 points)
• Your own tools and a can-do attitude

About the company

• Family run since 1929
• Multi-award-winning dealership
• Loyalty profit share
• Starting at 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays (rising with service)
• Open, honest, & supportive culture
• Ongoing training and real career progression - we'll help you be the best you can be
• MOT / Service / Parts / Vehicle discounts for you & family
• Employee Assistance Program - health & wellbeing support for you & family
• Social events throughout the year
• Pension, eye tests, referral schemes and more

Pay Guide

£15.00 - £16.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Working pattern

• Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Saturday overtime available between: 8:30am - 12:30pm

How to apply

Ready to join a company where you're truly valued, rewarded for your contribution, and part of a team driven by shared purpose? To apply or find out more, please contact Gurwinder Malhi at Barrett Contract Services by clicking apply.

Equality and inclusion

My client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the process.

Barrett Contract Services is an established recruitment firm, successfully supporting the industry for over 19 years