Vehicle Diagnostic Technician / Mechanic

Straight Forward Recruitment Limited; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£16–£18 per hour

Permanent, full-time

Mon-Fri (no weekends)

8:00am – 4:30pm

40 hours per week

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Straight Forward Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Vehicle Diagnostic Technician / Mechanic for a friendly, family-run independent body shop in Attleborough. The role offers a permanent, full-time contract with a competitive hourly rate and a stable career path.

You will diagnose, service and repair a range of cars and vans, maintaining high workmanship standards, with Monday–Friday hours, no weekend work, and ongoing training opportunities to support career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Experience working on cars and vans.
• Good knowledge of modern vehicle systems and diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out vehicle diagnostics and fault finding.
• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults using industry-standard diagnostic equipment.
• Completing mechanical repairs and maintenance efficiently and accurately.
• Carrying out servicing and routine vehicle maintenance.
• Inspecting vehicles and identifying faults or potential issues.
• Working on a range of cars and vans.
• Ensuring all repairs and maintenance are completed to a high standard.
• Maintaining accurate records of work carried out.

Skills

Vehicle experience

Diagnostic skills

Car & van work

Teamwork

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Straight Forward Recruitment are looking for an experienced Vehicle Diagnostic Technician / Mechanic to join our reputable client’s friendly, family-run independent body shop in Attleborough.

£16.00 – £18.00 per hour | Permanent | Monday to Friday | 40 Hours per Week

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled automotive professional looking for a stable, long-term position, excellent work-life balance and the opportunity to develop their career within a supportive workshop environment.

The successful candidate will work on a variety of cars and vans, carrying out diagnostics, servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs to a high standard.

Benefits of the Vehicle Diagnostic Technician role include:

• £16.00 – £18.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Monday to Friday only
• 8:00am – 4:30pm
• 40 hours per week
• No weekend work
• Optional overtime available
• Excellent work-life balance
• Friendly, family-run independent body shop
• Stable, long-term employment
• Supportive working environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Varied work across cars and vans

Duties of the Vehicle Diagnostic Technician include:

• Carrying out vehicle diagnostics and fault finding
• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults using industry-standard diagnostic equipment
• Completing mechanical repairs and maintenance efficiently and accurately
• Carrying out servicing and routine vehicle maintenance
• Inspecting vehicles and identifying faults or potential issues
• Working on a range of cars and vans
• Ensuring all repairs and maintenance are completed to a high standard
• Maintaining accurate records of work carried out
• Ensuring vehicles are safe and roadworthy
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe workshop environment
• Working effectively as part of a friendly and supportive team

Requirements for the Vehicle Diagnostic Technician role:

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Experience working on cars and vans
• Good knowledge of modern vehicle systems and diagnostic equipment
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of workmanship
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, hardworking and professional approach
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence
• MOT Tester qualification would be advantageous but is not essential

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a motivated and experienced technician who takes pride in their work and is looking for a long-term career rather than just another job.

Rate of Pay

£16.00 – £18.00 per Hour

Job ID – VT/M-ATT