Senior Diagnostic Technician – EV & Advanced Diagnostics

Octane Recruitment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

Paid overtime

31–33 days holiday

Company pension

Healthcare cash-plan options

Dental support

EV and advanced diagnostic training

Ongoing manufacturer training

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking a skilled Diagnostic Technician to join a busy Solihull workshop. You will perform advanced diagnostics, fault finding, and repairs to manufacturer standards, using modern equipment and data systems.

The role offers a strong base salary with uncapped bonus, OTE £48,000+, overtime, and ongoing manufacturer training in EV tech and diagnostics. A clear path for career progression is provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.
• Strong diagnostic experience in a main dealership or busy workshop.
• Electrical diagnostic experience desirable.
• MOT Tester licence desirable but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out advanced vehicle diagnostics and fault finding.
• Identifying complex electrical and mechanical faults.
• Using modern diagnostic equipment and technical systems.
• Interpreting diagnostic data to accurately identify vehicle faults.
• Completing repairs to manufacturer standards.
• Supporting other Vehicle Technicians with technical expertise and guidance when required.
• Carrying out electronic vehicle health checks and identifying additional work.
• Accurately recording diagnostic procedures, findings and completed repairs.
• Working closely with Service Advisors and the wider workshop team.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Electrical fault finding

Use diagnostic equipment

Main dealer experience

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Modern diagnostic equipment

Job description

Octane Recruitment is seeking a skilled Diagnostic Technician to join a busy Solihull workshop. You will perform advanced diagnostics, fault finding, and repairs to manufacturer standards, using modern equipment and data systems.

The role offers a strong base salary with uncapped bonus, OTE £48,000+, overtime, and ongoing manufacturer training in EV tech and diagnostics. A clear path for career progression is provided.