Vehicle/ Master Vehicle Technician Renault

Shelbourne Motors Maxus; Portadown; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Company pension

Industry-leading sales pay plan

Job summary

Shelbourne Motors invites applications for a Vehicle/Master Vehicle Technician to join our Renault Service Team at Portadown or Newry. The role focuses on diagnosing and repairing a wide range of mechanical and electrical faults in a multi-franchise environment, with training offered to progress toward Master Technician status.

You will work both independently and as part of a team, using modern diagnostic tools, maintaining high standards of workmanship, and ensuring first-time fixes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance with diagnostics experience.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication with customers and manufacturers.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Repair or replace defective parts and verify fixes.
• Train team members in diagnostic and repair methods.
• Communicate faults and repairs with manufacturers and customers.
• Record test results and comply with manufacturer requirements.
• Assist in workshop planning and pre-diagnosis of faults.
• Road test vehicles to verify repairs.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Customer service

Full UK driving licence

Education

Light Vehicle Maintenance Level 3

Job description

Vehicle/ Master Vehicle Technician

Join the Renault Service Team

Shelbourne Motors is one of Northern Ireland’s most progressive and award-winning automotive groups. Operating across two state-of-the-art locations, we proudly represent Toyota, Nissan, Kia, Renault, Dacia and Maxus, alongside our AutoSelect used car supermarkets and our expanding Fleet (fleet4u) and Rental (SVRgo) divisions.

Recently, Shelbourne Motors has undergone a major period of transformation and recognition.

Most Recently, We Were Proudly Awarded

• Dealer Group of the Year 2024 & 2025
• EV Dealer of the Year 2025
• Best Marketing Campaign 2025
• Business Eye – Northern Ireland’s Fastest Growing Family Business
• AM Awards – Highly Commended: Best Marketing Strategy

Our people, ambition, and long-term vision drive our success: to become the most trusted, customer-centred, and sustainable automotive group.

Our mission and values place customer experience, innovation, teamwork and zero-emissions leadership at the heart of everything we do. We are now seeking a Vehicle/ Master Vehicle Technician to join our team in Portadown or Newry.

The role

As a Shelbourne Motors Master Technician, you will be responsible for accurately diagnosing and repairing a wide range of mechanical and electrical faults on customers’ cars. You must ensure a fantastic standard of work and aim for a first-time fix, every time. This is a great opportunity for a Master Technician who is looking to keep up to date with modern vehicle technologies and develop skills in a multi-franchise environment. Applications from experienced technicians with ambition to develop to Master Technician level are welcome with training available for the right candidate.

Day-to-day duties

• Inspecting vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components and diagnosing issues accurately, using computer-based diagnostic equipment.
• Repairing or replacing broken or defective parts and confirming that defects have been resolved.
• Training other members of the team in various diagnostic and repair methods.
• Liaising with the vehicle manufacturer and customers to accurately communicate faults and repairs needed.
• Recording test results and findings and maintaining records to manufacturer requirements.
• Assisting in workshop planning and the pre-diagnosis of vehicle faults, including the speculative ordering of parts, to ensure a first-time fix.
• Road testing vehicles to check repairs.

Essential Skills

• A minimum of Light Vehicle Maintenance Level 3 and solid, proven work experience with one of the leading vehicle manufacturers, achieving Diagnostic level.
• Ability to work in a competent and efficient manner both as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to follow checklists and ensure that all procedures are completed.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and listening skills.
• A high level of organisation.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with manufacturers and customers.
• An understanding of great customer service.
• A full UK driving licence.

We may consider experienced vehicle technicians who want to develop themselves to the diagnostic/master level by attending dealership training.

Why Shelbourne?

Role

As one of the fastest-growing motor retailers in Northern Ireland, we offer a competitive package for this role which will include but isn’t limited to:

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing with long service)
• Company pension scheme
• Industry-leading sales pay plan

If you have what it takes to join a proactive professional company and feel that you will be an asset to our company, we would like to hear from you.

Shelbourne Motors Limited is an equal opportunities employer.