Mechanic

Vertu Motors; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service company in Barnsley is seeking a passionate Service and Maintenance Technician to deliver high-quality vehicle care. You will perform routine servicing and complex repairs, ensuring customer safety and satisfaction. The ideal candidate has a formal qualification in Automotive and current experience as a Vehicle Technician, with their own tools and a full UK driving licence. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Welcome bonus: £1,000

Tool insurance programme

Pension scheme

Online rewards platform

Preferential vehicle purchase discounts

Share incentive scheme

33 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Access to Toyota training

Evolution Management Development Programme

Support to gain your MOT licence

Qualifications

• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine vehicle servicing.
• Diagnose and repair complex vehicle issues.
• Ensure customer safety and satisfaction.

Skills

Vehicle servicing

Complex vehicle diagnostics

Attention to detail

Education

Formal qualification in Automotive (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)

Tools

Own set of tools

Job description

About this Role

Are you passionate about delivering quality work and keeping customers safe on the road? Join our friendly team at Vertu Toyota Barnsley as a Service and Maintenance Technician and help us continue to provide trusted, high-quality vehicle care.

As one of our valued technicians, you'll play an important role in ensuring every customer's vehicle is maintained, serviced, and repaired to the highest standards. From routine servicing to more complex diagnostics and repairs, your skills and attention to detail will make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine vehicle servicing.
• Diagnose and repair complex vehicle issues.
• Ensure customer safety and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• A formal qualification in Automotive (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)
• Current experience as a Vehicle Technician
• Your own set of tools
• A full UK driving licence

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range: £30,076 - £37,700 (depending on skills and experience)
• Base salary: £36,217 per year (est.)
• Welcome bonus: £1,000 when you join us + £1,000 after 13 months
• Tool insurance programme to protect your valuable equipment
• Pension scheme to help you plan confidently for your future
• Online rewards platform with cashback and discounts at hundreds of retailers
• Preferential vehicle purchase discounts for you and your family
• Share incentive scheme, helping you invest tax efficiently in the company's success
• Annual leave: 33 days, rising to 37 days with service
• Flexible working options to help you achieve a healthy work‑life balance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, giving you space to enjoy early family life
• Access to Toyota training, including the latest EV and hybrid systems
• Evolution Management Development Programme for those who want to progress into leadership roles
• Support to gain your MOT licence

About the Company

We are part of a national network with over 190 locations across England and Scotland, giving you genuine opportunities to develop and progress your career wherever you want to go. Join us and be part of a team that values skill, integrity, and teamwork — where your hard work is recognised, your well‑being matters, and your potential is supported every step of the way.