Senior Vehicle Technician

Autotech Recruit Ltd; Amersham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Modern workshop

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career prospects

Mon-Fri schedule

No weekend rota

Job summary

Autotech Recruit Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Vehicle Technician to join its established workshop in Amersham. You will handle fault finding, diagnostics, and quality repairs to a high standard in a professional environment.

European brands experience is advantageous, but main dealer backgrounds are welcome. This role offers a £40,000 basic salary plus a bonus to achieve around £45,000 OTE, with Monday to Friday hours, no weekends, and 25 days leave plus holidays.

Qualifications

• NVQ/IMI Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong mechanical repair and servicing experience
• Proven diagnostic and fault-finding ability
• Several years’ experience as a Vehicle Technician
• A methodical approach to vehicle diagnosis
• High standards of workmanship and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Vehicle servicing and routine maintenance
• Mechanical repairs and component replacement
• Advanced diagnostics and fault finding
• Electrical and mechanical repair work
• Vehicle health checks and inspections
• Identifying additional repair requirements
• Quality control and final checks
• Supporting junior technicians when required
• Liaising with the service team regarding repairs and recommendations

Skills

Mechanical repair

Diagnostics

Fault finding

Vehicle inspection

Teamwork

Independence

Driving licence

Education

NVQ/IMI Level 3 qualification

Job description

£40,000 Basic Salary + Bonus (OTE £45,000)
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm
No Weekends

An established and growing independent automotive specialist is seeking an experienced Senior Vehicle Technician to join its highly regarded workshop team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician who enjoys fault finding, diagnostics, and carrying out repairs to a high standard in a professional, quality-focused environment. Experience with European vehicle brands would be advantageous, although technicians from main dealer or independent backgrounds will also be considered.

The Role

You will be responsible for a varied workload including:

• Vehicle servicing and routine maintenance
• Mechanical repairs and component replacement
• Advanced diagnostics and fault finding
• Electrical and mechanical repair work
• Vehicle health checks and inspections
• Identifying additional repair requirements
• Quality control and final checks
• Supporting junior technicians when required
• Liaising with the service team regarding repairs and recommendations

Candidate Requirements

To be considered, you should have:

• NVQ/IMI Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong mechanical repair and servicing experience
• Proven diagnostic and fault-finding ability
• Several years’ experience as a Vehicle Technician
• A methodical approach to vehicle diagnosis
• High standards of workmanship and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Full UK driving licence

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000 basic salary
• Performance-related bonus (OTE circa £45,000)
• Monday-Friday working only
• No weekend rota
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement with service
• Christmas shutdown
• Modern, well-equipped workshop
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term career prospects with a growing business

The Opportunity

This role would suit an experienced technician who takes pride in diagnosing and repairing vehicles correctly, enjoys working in a collaborative team environment, and is looking for a long-term position with a respected independent workshop where quality comes before volume.

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