Senior Vehicle Diagnostics Technician – £50k OTE

Auto Skills UK; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Staff discount

22 days' annual holiday

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is recruiting an experienced Service & Diagnostic Technician to join a multi-franchise automotive dealership in Kidlington, Oxford.

You’ll perform advanced diagnostics, wet belt replacements and engine repairs, working Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00 with Saturdays on a 1 in 4 rota and overtime paid at time and a half. The role offers a £35,000 basic salary with £50,000 OTE and excellent earning potential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience as Service Technician/Diagnostic Technician in a dealership or workshop.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
• Experience carrying out complex mechanical repairs (e.g., wet belt replacements, engine repairs).
• Knowledge of modern vehicle systems and repair procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out advanced vehicle diagnostics and fault finding across a range of makes/models.
• Undertaking complex mechanical repairs including wet belt replacements and engine repairs.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carrying out engine repairs, component replacements and related work.
• Completing servicing, maintenance and general repair work when required.
• Using manufacturer diagnostic equipment and technical information to identify and resolve faults.
• Conducting vehicle inspections and identifying additional repair requirements.
• Ensuring all work is completed to manufacturer specifications.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, efficiency and health and safety.
• Completing job cards and documenting technical information accurately.
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to workshop efficiency.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Driving licence

Workshop experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Own tools

Manufacturer diagnostics equipment

Job description

Auto Skills UK is recruiting an experienced Service & Diagnostic Technician to join a multi-franchise automotive dealership in Kidlington, Oxford.

You’ll perform advanced diagnostics, wet belt replacements and engine repairs, working Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00 with Saturdays on a 1 in 4 rota and overtime paid at time and a half. The role offers a £35,000 basic salary with £50,000 OTE and excellent earning potential.