Service Technician

Octane Recruitment; East Cambridgeshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

Uncapped Bonus (OTE £3,600)

Level 3 qualifications funded

Ongoing training programme

Career progression

Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, &

MOTs

Life Insurance

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Long service recognition

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Retail vouchers

Eye care vouchers

Buy/sell holidays

Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Company events

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is assisting a fast-growing UK automotive business in recruiting a Vehicle Technician for their Thetford centre. You will perform light and full-service tasks, with the opportunity to progress through Level 3 qualifications financed by the company.

You don't need formal qualifications; a valid UK driving licence is essential. The role offers a Monday–Friday 08:30–17:30 schedule with some Saturday shifts on rotation, and a strong benefits package including training and

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; client will fund Level 3 qualifications
• Valid UK driving licence required
• Experience as Vehicle Technician preferred

Responsibilities

• Light and full-service work on customer vehicles
• Fast-fit duties including brakes, exhausts, batteries, suspension
• Operate wheel alignment machinery and interpret readings
• Diagnose tyres and perform fast-fit replacements
• Work as a team with other Vehicle Technicians

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Light/Full-service

Wheel alignment

Tools

Wheel alignment equipment

Job description

Our client who is one of the UKs fastest growing fast-fit automotive business, are currently looking for a Vehicle Technician based at their retail centre in Thetford.

As aVehicle Technicianyou would be responsible for reviewing work on customers vehicles, completing wide range of fast fit mechanical work and light and full-service work.

You do not need to be a qualified technician for this role. Our client is happy to put you through your qualifications!

Location: Thetford

Pay / salary: £32,000 to £34,000

OTE: Uncapped and realistic £3,600

Shift and schedule: 08:30 - 17:30 Monday to Friday; Saturdays 08:30 16:00 on a rota with a day off in the week.

Benefits:

• 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Uncapped Bonus scheme OTE £3,600
• We will put you though your Level 3 qualifications; both IMI & Hybrid
• Extensive on-going training programme
• Career development: training and company growth to boost career progression
• Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs
• Life Insurance
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistant Program
• Long service recognition, enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Retail vouchers, eye care vouchers, buy/sell holidays, flu jab, cycle to work scheme, Company events

Vehicle Technician Responsibilities:

• Light and full-service work
• Fast fit duties such as replacing and repairing brakes, exhausts, car batteries, suspension parts
• Operating precision wheel alignment machinery, interpreting readings, and completing accurate adjustments
• Carrying out precise tyre diagnostics, fast-fit replacements, and repairs across various vehicle makes
• Working with the rest of the workshop to achieve targetsWork as a team with the other Vehicle Technicians

To be a Vehicle Technician you will need:

• Valid UK driving licence Essential
• Experience working as a Vehicle Technician (no qualifications needed)
• Have a passion for the Automotive industry and want to develop further
• Want to learn and develop your knowledge of Hybrid cars

Our client:

They have over 180 centres within the UK and are actively growing, they are known for their strong national presence, modern service centres and commitment to customer care. They are looking to have over 300 centres within the next 3 years.

They offer a wide range of services including tyres, MOTs, servicing and repairs, supported by their ongoing large investment in training, technology and centre development.

Reference: RPOALL

Consultant: Chandre Heunis