Senior Motor Vehicle Technician

Mulberry Recruitment; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

22 days holiday

Weekday working only

Company pension plan

Stable employment with a long-standing

Well-equipped workshop

Friendly and professional environment

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Mulberry Recruitment is seeking a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician in Aldershot to join a respected independent car service and MOT centre. You will diagnose, repair, and service a range of vehicles in a 5-bay workshop, maintaining high standards and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong diagnostic capability, the ability to work independently, and a solid grounding in modern electronics and emissions systems. Competitive salary and long-term employment offered.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (minimum requirement).
• Proven ability to work independently on complex diagnostic and mechanical tasks.
• Strong understanding of modern vehicle electronics and emissions systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation.
• Professional communication with colleagues and customers.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out advanced mechanical repairs, diagnostics and servicing across a wide range of cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Work within a modern, well-equipped 5-bay workshop and uphold technical standards and customer satisfaction.
• Diagnose and repair faults on petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles.
• Accurately diagnose faults and communicate findings to assist with estimates and planning.
• Explain faults and repairs to customers in a professional manner.

Skills

Independent diagnostics

Vehicle electronics knowledge

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Senior Motor Vehicle Technician

Location : Aldershot

Salary £38,000 – £42,000

My client who is based in Aldershot are seeking an Motor Vehicle Technican to join their team. My client are a highly respected independent car service and MOT centre with a loyal customer base and a reputation for quality workmanship and honest service. This role is suited to a highly competent technician with strong diagnostic capability and the ability to work independently on complex mechanical and electronic systems.

Role Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out advanced mechanical repairs, diagnostics, and servicing across a wide range of cars and light commercial vehicles.

You will work within a modern, well-equipped 5-bay workshop and play a key role in maintaining our technical standards and customer satisfaction.

Diagnose and repair faults on a wide range of petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles.

Carry out complex mechanical repairs including:

• Cylinder head repairs and valvetrain replacement
• Timing belt and timing chain replacement (including wet belt systems)
• Clutches, transmissions, braking systems (including ABS and electronic parking brakes)
• Engine management and emissions systems

Service and repair modern emissions and aftertreatment systems including:

• Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF)
• Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
• AdBlue systems
• Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
• NOx traps and sensors

Accurately diagnose faults and clearly communicate findings to the service reception team to assist with estimates and job planning.

Confidently engage with customers when required to explain faults and repair work in a professional manner.

Complete servicing and repair work to manufacturer and Autodata/ICME standard times wherever possible.

Skills and Experience Required

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (minimum requirement).
• Minimum 10 years experience in a busy workshop environment.
• Proven ability to work independently on complex diagnostic and mechanical tasks.
• Strong understanding of modern vehicle electronics and emissions systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation.
• Professional communication skills with both colleagues and customers.
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 22 days holiday excluding national holidays.
• Weekday working only.
• Company pension plan.
• Stable employment with a long-established business.
• Well-equipped workshop and strong administrative support.
• Friendly and professional working environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.