Mobile Vehicle Technician – Trowbridge

Autotech Recruit; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

33 days annual leave

Holiday buy/sell

Pension & life assurance

Employee discounts

Cycle to work

Discount platform

Toolbox insurance

Ongoing training

EV maintenance training

Career progression

Volunteering day

Job summary

Autotech Recruit is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join a busy aftersales team in Trowbridge. The role offers long-term career development, ongoing manufacturer-led training, and strong earning potential in a professional workshop environment.

You will develop technical expertise, including electric vehicle qualifications, with opportunities for progression and benefits such as a bonus scheme and generous leave.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent required.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills essential.
• MOT Tester qualification advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults efficiently.
• Complete vehicle health checks and inspections.
• Undertake repairs ranging from routine servicing to complex diagnostics.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, accurately and within allocated timescales.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through quality workmanship.
• Complete job cards and workshop documentation accurately.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support workshop productivity and performance.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Vehicle Technician
Location: Trowbridge
Contract: Permanent

The Opportunity

A well-established automotive retailer is looking to recruit an experienced Vehicle Technician to join its busy aftersales team in Trowbridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified technician seeking long-term career development, ongoing manufacturer-led training, and strong earning potential within a professional workshop environment. Whether you’re already working in a dealership or an independent garage, this role offers the chance to further develop your technical expertise, including electric vehicle qualifications.

What’s on Offer?

• Performance-related bonus scheme
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Employee discounts on servicing, repairs and vehicle purchases
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail and lifestyle discount platform
• Toolbox insurance
• Ongoing technical and manufacturer training
• IMI Level 3 Electric Vehicle Maintenance & Repair training
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Paid volunteering day each year

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults efficiently.
• Complete vehicle health checks and inspections.
• Undertake repairs ranging from routine servicing to complex diagnostics.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, accurately and within allocated timescales.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through quality workmanship.
• Complete job cards and workshop documentation accurately.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support workshop productivity and performance.

Candidate Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, City & Guilds, or equivalent.
• Previous experience working as a Vehicle Technician or Mechanic.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• MOT Tester qualification advantageous but not essential.
• Main dealer experience beneficial but not required.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Positive attitude with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.