Motor Vehicle Technician

GET Staff; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

GET Staff is seeking a skilled Motor Vehicle Technician / Mechanic for a Long Eaton location. The role involves diagnosing and repairing a broad mix of cars, light commercial vehicles, and campers, with preparation work for MOT testing and a focus on quality workmanship.

The ideal candidate is a fully qualified Vehicle Technician or MOT Tester with an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent); MOT tester license is desirable. Excellent customer service ethos and opportunities for training are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Vehicle Technician or MOT Tester is required.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification.
• Desirable: MOT tester license.
• Proven experience servicing and repairing cars and/or other motor vehicles.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills with a methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical diagnosis, service and repair of a wide variety of cars, light commercial vehicles and camper vans
• Preparation of vehicles for MOT testing

Skills

Vehicle diagnostic

Fault finding

MOT testing

Troubleshooting

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Motor Vehicle Technician / Mechanic - Long Eaton - circa £35,000 - £45,000 according to experience

Pay: circa £35,000 - £50,000 according to experience

Location: Long Eaton (between Derby and Nottingham)

Permanent

Motor Vehicle Technician / Mechanic Company Overview:

Our client is a well established independent garage, part of a small group of expanding companies. They are looking for an experienced car mechanic or motor vehicle technician to join their Long Eaton team, working on a wide range of cars, motor homes and small commercial vehicles.

This is a company with very strong customer service ethics and they have an excellent reputation locally. As part of a growing business they will support you with training and personal development - e.g. MOT testing certification, training on EV, or support if you wish to specialise in light commercial vehicles.

If you currently work at a main dealership you might enjoy the opportunity to work on a wide range of vehicles without the strict KPI targets that some companies operate in.

If you work for an independent garage then this is a rare opportunity to join a similar type of business that is growing and so have the potential to progress into different areas should you wish to do so.

Motor Vehicle Technician Role and Responsibilities:

• Mechanical diagnosis, service and repair of a wide variety of cars, light commercial vehicles and camper vans
• Preparation of vehicles for MOT testing

Motor Vehicle Technician / Mechanic Skills and Experience:

• You should be a fully qualified Vehicle Technician or MOT Tester
• You should hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification
• Desirable: current MOT tester license
• Proven experience servicing and repairing cars and / or other motor vehicles, whether in an independent garage or main dealer
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills, with a methodical approach to troubleshooting