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Octane Recruitment Ltd; Barking; In loco; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Bonus up to 8% salary

Overtime paid 1.5x

23–26 days annual leave

Birthday off

Life assurance 2x salary

Health & Dental plan

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Vehicle leasing schemes

IMI training

Descrizione del lavoro

Octane Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join a fleet workshop in Barking. You will service, diagnose and repair a varied fleet of cars and vans, ensuring safety and compliance, while working closely with the workshop team.

The role requires Level 2 with 3+ years as a Technician/Mechanic or Level 3 qualification with strong servicing and diagnostic skills. IMI-accredited training is provided.

Competenze

• Must have Level 2 qualification with 3+ years as a Technician/Mechanic or be fully qualified to Level 3 with servicing, repair and diagnostic experience.
• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Experience across a varied car and van fleet is preferred.

Mansioni

• Service, maintain and repair a varied fleet of cars and vans.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical vehicle faults.
• Inspect vehicles and identify required repairs.
• Complete mechanical repairs safely and efficiently.
• Ensure vehicles remain safe, roadworthy and legally compliant.
• Maintain high workmanship standards across repairs.
• Work with workshop team to maximise fleet availability.

Conoscenze

Level 2 qualification

3+ years experience

Level 3 qualification

Servicing experience

Repair experience

Diagnostic experience

Right to work in the UK

Formazione

Level 2 qualification

Level 3 qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Mechanic to join a fleet workshop in Barking. Applicants must either hold a Level 2 qualification with at least 3 years' employment as a Technician/Mechanic, or be fully qualified to Level 3, with strong servicing, repair and diagnostic experience and the right to work in the UK.

Location: Barking

Hours: 42.5 hours per week – day shifts only

Overtime: Available as required, paid at time and a half

Reference: 31671

Vehicle Technician Company Benefits

• Bonus worth up to 8% of salary – not based on time saved
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Day shifts only
• 24 days' annual leave, increasing to 26 days with service, plus public holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days' annual leave
• Birthday off
• Life assurance at 2x salary
• Health Cash Plan and Dental Plan
• Colleague Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Exclusive colleague vehicle leasing schemes
• Pension and Save As You Earn share scheme
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Financial wellbeing support
• IMI-accredited technical training

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair a varied fleet of cars and vans
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical vehicle faults
• Inspect vehicles and identify required repairs
• Complete mechanical repairs safely and efficiently
• Ensure vehicles remain safe, roadworthy and legally compliant
• Maintain high standards of workmanship across all repairs
• Work closely with the workshop team to maximise fleet availability
• Level 2 qualification with at least 3 years' employment as a Vehicle Technician or Mechanic, or a fully qualified Level 3 Technician
• Strong servicing, maintenance and mechanical repair experience
• Good vehicle diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Comfortable working across a varied car and van fleet
• Strong focus on safety, quality and vehicle compliance
• Reliable and able to work effectively within a workshop team
• Right to work in the UK

The position offers strong technical development through an IMI-accredited training department, including opportunities to develop skills in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, electrics, braking systems and other specialist areas.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.