Senior Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Productivity bonus

OTE up to £52,500 per annum

40-hour week

Saturdays once in 3 weeks

Technical training

Career progression

Pension, healthcare and dental plans

Life assurance & family protection

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd in Preston is seeking a Senior / Master Vehicle Technician to join our established dealership workshop. You will work with advanced diagnostic equipment and perform high-quality servicing, repairs and warranty work to manufacturer standards.

This full-time role offers a 40-hour week (Mon-Fri 8:30–5) with one in three Saturdays, plus a productivity bonus and a pathway for career progression.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Proven experience as Vehicle Technician in a dealership or independent garage.
• Full UK driving licence.
• MOT licence preferred but not essential.
• Experience with vehicle diagnostics, MOT testing and electric vehicle systems is advantageous.
• Strong commitment to quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently and support colleagues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle health checks using advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Complete servicing, repairs and warranty work to manufacturer and dealership standards.
• Diagnose faults accurately and complete effective repairs.
• Road test vehicles to confirm faults have been resolved.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records.
• Follow workshop safety, quality and compliance procedures.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a professional team environment.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Independence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

Hybrid/electric vehicle systems training

Job description

We are seeking a Senior / Master Vehicle Technician to join our professional workshop team at our established main dealership in Preston. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior / Master Vehicle Technician to develop their career within a respected automotive group.

As a Senior / Master Vehicle Technician, you will work with advanced diagnostic equipment, complete high-quality repairs and benefit from ongoing manufacturer and technical training, including hybrid and electric vehicle development.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £43,000 per annum, plus £3,000 productivity bonus and time-saved bonus scheme
• OTE up to £52,500 per annum
• 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
• 1 in 3 Saturdays, 8:30am to 12:30pm
• Manufacturer and technical training, including hybrid and electric vehicle systems
• Clear career progression within a well-established automotive group
• Annual leave increasing with service
• Enhanced family leave, pension, healthcare and dental plans
• Critical illness cover, life assurance and discounted gym membership
• Retail discounts, lifestyle benefits and wellbeing supportDuties:

Duties:

• Carry out vehicle health checks using advanced diagnostic equipment
• Complete servicing, repairs and warranty work to manufacturer and dealership standards
• Diagnose faults accurately and complete effective repairs
• Road test vehicles to confirm faults have been resolved
• Maintain accurate service and repair records
• Follow all workshop safety, quality and compliance procedures
• Support colleagues and contribute to a professional team environment

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or an equivalent qualification
• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician or Mechanic within a dealership or independent garage
• Full UK driving licence
• MOT licence preferred but not essential
• Experience with vehicle diagnostics, MOT testing and electric vehicle systems is advantageous
• Strong commitment to quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Ability to work independently and support colleagues effectively