VAG Diagnostic & Repair Technician

ANT Recruitment; London Borough of Hounslow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave including bankhol

Overtime opportunities

EV qualification bonus £2,000 per year

Workplace pension and life insurance

Tool insurance

Uniform and PPE provided

Job summary

ANT Recruitment Ltd in Heathrow/Feltham seeks a skilled Diagnostic & Repair Technician to join a busy light commercial vehicle workshop. The role focuses on fault tracing, major component repairs and routine servicing, with access to manufacturer training and accreditation.

You will operate in a team environment, maintain safety standards and contribute to diagnostic projects, aiming for VW Master Technician progression through supported training.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and repairing light commercial vehicles.
• Level 3 qualification desirable; five+ years experience considered.
• Manufacturer diagnostic accreditation encouraged but not required.
• Strong fault-finding in electrical, electronic and mechanical systems.
• Safety-focused with good teamwork and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and repair complex faults across commercial vehicles using tools and literature.
• Carry out turbocharger, gearbox, engine and fuel-system repairs including major components.
• Perform servicing, maintenance, repairs and post-repair checks.
• Document findings and collaborate with service and workshop teams.
• Participate in manufacturer-led training and pursue accreditation.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical repairs

Safety-focused

Team communication

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

VAG Diagnostic & Repair Technician — Heathrow / Feltham

Location: Heathrow / Feltham
Sector: Commercial Vehicle Engineering
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Recruitment Partner: ANT Recruitment

About the Company

We are recruiting for an established, family-run commercial vehicle business with a busy workshop operation. You will join an approachable team with experienced technical colleagues, manufacturer training and opportunities to develop your career.

The Role

We are looking for a skilled Diagnostic & Repair Technician to join an established light commercial vehicle workshop at Heathrow / Feltham. If you enjoy tracing faults, carrying out major mechanical repairs and seeing a difficult job through to a reliable repair, we would like to hear from you. You will have access to manufacturer training and opportunities to develop your technical accreditation.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and repair complex faults across commercial vehicles, using scan tools, test equipment and technical literature
• Carry out turbocharger, gearbox, engine and fuel-system repairs, including major component replacement
• Perform servicing, scheduled maintenance, mechanical repair and post-repair checks
• Document technical findings, parts and work completed clearly and collaborate with service and workshop teams
• Take part in manufacturer-led training and pursue enhanced technical accreditation

Skills and Experience Required

• Several years’ experience diagnosing and repairing light commercial vehicles
• Level 3 qualification desirable; five or more years’ proven time-served experience accepted for consideration
• Manufacturer diagnostic accreditation advantageous but not essential
• Confident with electrical, electronic and mechanical fault-finding and advanced strip-and-repair work
• Practical, adaptable, accurate and safety-focused with strong team communication

Candidate Profile

You enjoy hands‑on fault finding and major component repairs. You are adaptable, careful with technical records and keen to develop your manufacturer knowledge and diagnostic accreditation.

Salary, Bonus and Full Package

We offer:

• Basic salary of £41,000 per annum
• Potential OTE of £49,161, based on approximately four overtime hours per week plus the Saturday rota, with uncapped additional earning potential
• Saturday rota paid at time and a half
• Weekday and weekend overtime opportunities
• A further £2,000 per annum for a relevant EV qualification, subject to proof of qualification

OTE depends on overtime worked and rota participation.

Working Hours and Shift Arrangements

• 40 basic hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Saturday morning rota: one in three mornings

Why This Opportunity?

We provide a comprehensive benefits package:

• 30 days’ annual leave including bank holidays
• Additional leave at 3, 5, 7 and 10 years’ service
• Option to purchase up to three additional days’ holiday
• Manufacturer training, including development towards VW Master Technician status
• Workplace pension and life insurance
• Employee accident cover
• Tool insurance
• Uniform and PPE provided
• One free Class IV MOT each year
• Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice and cycle-to-work schemes
• Access to mental health first aiders
• £1,500 technician referral reward, subject to scheme terms
• Two weeks’ paternity leave on full pay
• A friendly, supportive family‑run working environment

This permanent opportunity offers varied light commercial vehicle diagnostics and major repairs, with manufacturer training and a pathway to develop towards Master Technician status.