Senior Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Friendly team

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd in St Albans seeks an experienced Senior Vehicle Technician to join a well-established, family-run garage. You will diagnose faults, perform servicing, and handle complex repairs across various makes with a focus on accuracy and customer satisfaction.

The role offers a market-competitive salary up to £50,000 plus bonus schemes, a Monday–Friday schedule with every other Saturday morning, and benefits including healthcare, pension, and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician with strong diagnostic skills.
• Ability to perform complex repairs across multiple vehicle makes.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including every other Saturday.
• Experience with MOT testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostics, including complex fault finding and repairs.
• Perform timing belt replacements, clutch repairs, servicing, and general vehicle maintenance.
• Assist with MOT testing where necessary.
• Manage vehicle repairs efficiently to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records.
• Communicate effectively with team members and customers.
• Support workshop productivity and health & safety standards.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the workshop.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Fault finding

Maintenance

Servicing

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

Our client, a reputable family-run independent garage in St Albans, Hertfordshire, is seeking an experienced Senior Vehicle Technician to join their well-established team. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician looking to progress within a stable, professional environment with competitive pay and potential bonus earnings.

Benefits of the Senior Vehicle Technician:

• - Up to £50,000 basic salary plus bonus scheme
• - Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm, with every other Saturday morning 9am to 2pm
• - Family-run independent garage with a strong reputation
• - Additionally, enjoy bonus schemes linked to productivity and attendance
• - Free healthcare and pension scheme
• - Free local parking facilities
• - Opportunity to work with high-quality tools and equipment on a variety of vehicle makes and models
• - Friendly, professional team with a supportive working environment
• - Controlled workload offering long-term job security

Duties of the Senior Vehicle Technician:

• - Conduct diagnostics, including complex fault finding and repairs
• - Perform timing belt replacements, clutch repairs, servicing, and general vehicle maintenance
• - Assist with MOT testing where necessary
• - Manage vehicle repairs efficiently to ensure customer satisfaction- Maintain accurate service and repair records
• - Communicate effectively with team members and customers
• - Support workshop productivity and health & safety standards
• - Contribute to the smooth running of the workshop

Requirements of the Senior Vehicle Technician:

• - Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician with strong diagnostic skills
• - Ability to undertake complex repairs confidently on multiple vehicle types
• - Excellent work ethic and dedication to quality standards
• - Full UK driving licence
• - Willingness to work flexible hours, including every other Saturday
• - Familiarity with modern diagnostic tools and techniques
• - Experience working on diverse vehicle makes and models preferred

If you are a driven and experienced Senior Vehicle Technician seeking a rewarding opportunity within a respected independent garage in St Albans, this vacancy is not to be missed.