Technician

Auto Skills UK; St Albans; On-site; GBP 37,400 - 50,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Weekend Working

Minimum 31 Days Holiday

34 Days Holiday with Length of Service

Air Conditioned Workshop

State-of-the-Art Workshop & Tooling

Manufacturer Accredited Training

Career Progression Opportunities

Preferential Rates on Vehicles, Parts&

Servicing

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Long-Term Career Stability

Job summary

Auto Skills UK in St Albans is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician/Vehicle Mechanic to join a busy, modern dealership workshop. You will perform servicing, diagnostics and repairs to high manufacturer standards in a no-weekend role.

This position offers uncapped bonus potential, training and progression in a supportive environment, with a focus on work-life balance and long-term development.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is essential.
• 2 years' workshop experience desirable but not essential.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to continue learning and developing.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing and maintenance in line with manufacturer guidelines.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults efficiently.
• Completing EVHCs and reporting findings accurately.
• Providing technical advice to Service Advisors and customers as required.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to manufacturer standards.
• Maintaining accurate workshop documentation and job records.
• Participating in ongoing manufacturer and technical training.

Skills

Diagnostics

Fault-finding

Customer service

Communication

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic

Location: St Albans

Salary inc OTE: £44,000 Inc Uncapped Bonus

Hours: Monday to Friday | No Weekend Working

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Looking for a role that offers genuine work-life balance, uncapped earning potential and long-term career progression?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic to join a modern dealership workshop in St Albans. Offering no weekend working, an uncapped bonus scheme, state-of-the-art workshop facilities and ongoing manufacturer training, this role is ideal for a technician looking to develop their career while enjoying a better work-life balance.

Whether you're currently working in a main dealership or an independent garage, you'll have the opportunity to work with the latest technology, develop your technical expertise and become part of a supportive and growing automotive business.

What's In It For You?

• No Weekend Working
• Minimum 31 Days Holiday, Rising to 34 Days with Length of Service
• Air Conditioned Workshop
• State-of-the-Art Workshop & Tooling
• Manufacturer Accredited Training
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Preferential Rates on Vehicles, Parts & Servicing
• Enhanced Maternity Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Long-Term Career Stability

The Role

As a Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic, you'll be responsible for carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs while ensuring every vehicle is completed to the highest manufacturer standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Carrying out scheduled servicing and maintenance in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults efficiently
• Completing Electronic Vehicle Health Checks (EVHCs) and reporting findings accurately
• Providing technical advice and recommendations to Service Advisors and customers where required
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to manufacturer standards
• Maintaining accurate workshop documentation and job records
• Participating in ongoing manufacturer and technical training

About You

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is essential
• Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic / Automotive Technician / Car Mechanic / Motor Vehicle Technician
• Around 2 years' workshop experience is desirable but not essential
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a busy workshop team
• Full UK Driving Licence required
• Positive attitude with excellent attention to detail and a willingness to continue learning and developing