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Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Five-day week

Rotating Saturdays

Enhanced holidays

Training & development

Staff discounts

Company pension

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting a Vehicle Technician for a reputable independent garage in Crawley, West Sussex. You will maintain and repair a wide range of vehicles, focusing on quality workmanship and customer service.

This role offers a five-day week, optional overtime, and in-house training with clear career progression within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician or similar role.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle servicing and mechanical repairs to high standards and safety regulations.
• Assist with tyre fitting, wheel alignments, and relevant adjustments.
• Fit brakes, exhausts and other components accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate inspection and repair records.

Skills

Vehicle repair

Diagnostics

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

OBD scanners

Job description

We are recruiting a Vehicle Technician on behalf of a reputable independent garage located in Crawley, West Sussex. Our client is seeking a skilled professional to join their busy team, contributing to the maintenance and repair of a wide range of vehicles.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Vehicle Technician looking to advance their career within a well-established company that values quality and customer satisfaction. The Vehicle Technician role provides a supportive working environment with clear career progression pathways and ongoing training.

• Competitive salary of up to £32,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Guaranteed five-day working week, Monday to Friday
• Saturdays on rota (1 in 2), with a weekday off when working a Saturday
• Enhanced holiday entitlement and optional overtime
• Ongoing in-house training and professional development
• Supportive management structure
• Staff discounts on products and services
• Company pension scheme

Duties:

• Conduct vehicle servicing and mechanical repairs to high standards and safety regulations
• Assist with tyre fitting, wheel alignments, and relevant adjustments
• Fit brakes, exhausts, and other mechanical components accurately and efficiently
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations
• Identify additional faults during inspections and communicate findings clearly to customers and management
• Maintain accurate inspection and repair records
• Support team with other workshop responsibilities as required

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician or similar role
• Strong mechanical knowledge and diagnostic skills
• Full UK driving licence with no more than six points (subject to licence checks)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills to explain technical issues to customers
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Positive attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality customer service