Van Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Vehicle Technician for a workshop in Thetford, offering a salary up to £40,000 plus bonuses. The role involves diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles, and requires a minimum of 2 years' experience and a Level 3 qualification. Benefits include generous leave, structured development programs, and various employee perks.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Structured career development

Work-life balance

Generous leave

Comprehensive benefits

Employee perks

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a busy workshop.
• Level 3 Vehicle Technician or equivalent (City and Guilds, NVQ or IMI).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of vehicles.
• Ensuring all vehicles meet safety and quality standards.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT.

Skills

Diagnosing vehicles

Maintaining vehicles

Repairing vehicles

Collaboration

Education

Level 3 Vehicle Technician or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Commercial Vehicle Technician – Location: Thetford. Salary: up to £40,000 basic per annum + bonus. Hours: Monday to Friday, 42.5 hrs. No weekends. This vacancy is for an independent site in Bedford with a large workshop and a high‑performing team. This role suits a Vehicle Technician seeking a long‑term opportunity.

Benefits

• Competitive pay – overtime paid at 1.25x and annual salary reviews.
• Structured career development – 5‑stage training programme to Master Technician level.
• Work‑life balance – Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend shifts.
• Generous leave – 25 days per year, increasing to 30+ with service, plus bank holidays and time off on your Birthday.
• Comprehensive benefits – Pension, life assurance, access to same day virtual private GP appointments & more.
• Employee perks – Discounts on car hire, Cycle to Work scheme, paid volunteer days.

Vehicle Technician role

• Diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of vehicles.
• Working with top brands such as Mercedes, Iveco, and Ford.
• Ensuring all vehicles meet safety and quality standards.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT.
• Collaborating with a skilled, friendly team.

Vehicle Technician requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a busy workshop.
• Level 3 Vehicle Technician or equivalent (City and Guilds, NVQ or IMI).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Consultant

Jason Evans – Octane Recruitment

About Octane Recruitment

Octane Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM, and related industries. We recruit for Vehicle Technicians, Vehicle Mechanics, and a range of related roles across the UK.