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Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Employee discounts and parts discounts

Free MOT testing for staff

On-site parking

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd. is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician in Kettering for a full-time, permanent role. You will service, repair, and diagnose a wide range of vehicles, with opportunities for MOT testing and further training.

The role offers a friendly environment, on-site parking, and staff discounts. The ideal candidate has 3+ years as a Vehicle Technician, relevant qualifications, and full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills.
• Experience carrying out servicing, repairs, and diagnostics.
• Experience on brakes, tyres, cambelts, clutch replacements, and MOT repairs.
• Air conditioning and welding are desirable.
• Class 4 MOT Tester licence is highly desirable; DVSA certification preferred.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct servicing, maintenance, and mechanical repairs on a wide range of vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Perform MOT testing and related repairs where qualified.
• Replace brakes, tyres, cambelts, clutches, and perform engine repairs.
• Undertake gearbox replacements and related repairs.
• Diagnose and repair air conditioning systems, including re-gassing.
• Carry out welding and general mechanical repairs as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment.
• Complete accurate documentation and clearly communicate work requirements.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical repair

Brakes & tyres

MOT testing

Air conditioning

Welding

Driving licence

Education

C&G or NVQ Level 2/3 in Motor Vehicle Technology

Job description

Our client, a reputable independent garage in Kettering, is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join their well-established team. This is a full-time, permanent position offering stability, a friendly working environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Key benefits of the Vehicle Technician:

• - Competitive salary up to £40,000, dependent on experience and qualifications
• - Monday to Friday working hours, 8:30am – 5:30pm, with no weekend work
• - Opportunity to attain further training and qualifications, including MOT Tester licence
• - Every weekend off to support work-life balance
• - Company pension scheme
• - Employee discounts and parts discounts
• - Free MOT testing for staff
• - On-site parking
• - Supportive and friendly working environment

Duties of the Vehicle Technician:

• - Conduct servicing, maintenance, and mechanical repairs on a wide range of vehicles
• - Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment
• - Perform MOT testing and related repairs where qualified
• - Replace brakes, tyres, cambelts, clutches, and perform engine repairs
• - Undertake gearbox replacements and associated repairs
• - Diagnose and repair air conditioning systems, including re-gassing
• - Carry out welding and general mechanical repairs as needed
• - Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment
• - Complete accurate documentation and clearly communicate work requirements

Requirements of the Vehicle Technician:

• - At least 3 years’ experience as a Vehicle Technician
• - Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills
• - Proven ability to carry out servicing, repairs, and diagnostics
• - Experience working on brakes, tyres, cambelts, clutch replacements, and MOT repairs
• - Additional skills in air conditioning and welding are desirable
• - Current Class 4 MOT Tester licence is highly desirable; individuals with MOT experience and DVSA certification are preferred
• - Relevant qualifications such as C&G or NVQ Level 2/3 in Motor Vehicle Technology are preferred, though demonstrated experience will be considered
• - Full UK driving licence