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Octane Recruitment Ltd; Grays; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

Fast-track MOT

Uncapped bonus

Holiday entitlement (31-34 days)

Pension scheme

Career progression

Training opportunities

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd in Grays is seeking a qualified vehicle technician (Level 3 or equivalent) to join a busy, modern workshop. The role focuses on servicing to manufacturer standards, diagnostics, and progressing toward MOT testing.

You should hold Level 3 and a full UK driving license, enjoy good work-life balance with no weekend shifts, and benefit from a generous bonus scheme, overtime, and a clear path to progression.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) required.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willing to be fast tracked towards MOT testing qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled servicing to manufacturer standards.
• Perform diagnostics to identify and resolve vehicle issues.
• Conduct electronic visual health checks with clear recommendations and liaise with service advisors and customers.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 vehicle technician qualification

Job description

Salary: £38,000 Basic DOE plus bonus and overtime OTE £55,000

We are seeking a qualified vehicle technician (Level 3 or equivalent) who is also eager to be fast tracked to their MOT Testing license to join a busy, modern workshop environment in Grays.

What’s in it for you?

• No weekend working – enjoy a better work/life balance
• Fast Track MOT Licence
• Uncapped bonus scheme with strong earning potential
• Minimum 31 days holiday, rising to 34 with service
• State-of-the-art workshop and tooling
• Preferential rates on vehicles, parts, and servicing
• Contributory pension scheme
• Clear career development and progression opportunities
• Ongoing in-house and manufacturer trainingEnhanced maternity leave (after qualifying period)
• Independently certified as a Great Place to Work

Your weekday role will include:

• As a vehicle technician, your typical day will involve completing scheduled servicing in line with manufacturer standards, carrying out diagnostics to identify and resolve vehicle issues, and conducting electronic visual health checks with clear recommendations. You’ll liaise with service advisors and customers, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard while continuing to develop your technical knowledge through training

What we’re looking for:

• To succeed as a vehicle technician, you’ll ideally hold a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and a full UK driving licence.
• You’ll also demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail, good organisation and time management, and the ability to explain technical information clearly to customers.
• Willing to be fast tracked towards MOT testing qualifications

If you’re a vehicle technician looking for a role with genuine career prospects, excellent benefits, and no weekend working, this is an opportunity not to be missed.