Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Acton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand training

Career progression

Annual leave

Maternity leave

GP access

Wellbeing support

Life assurance

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

Gym discounts

Retail discounts

Techscheme

Financial wellbeing

Flexible pay

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join a well-established main dealership in West London. The role requires workshop experience, a Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, and a valid Full UK Driving Licence.

You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, carry out services and repairs to manufacturer standards, and complete pre-delivery inspections. The position offers up to £51,200 OTE and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Right to work in the UK must be demonstrated.
• Experience as Vehicle Technician or Mechanic in a main dealership or independent garage.
• Previous workshop experience with servicing and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and maintenance to manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and perform repairs.
• Carry out authorised mechanical repairs and warranty work.
• Complete pre-delivery inspections and fit vehicle accessories.
• Road-test vehicles to confirm repairs and maintain accurate workshop documentation.

Skills

Workshop experience

Strong diagnostic skills

High workmanship standards

Education

Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Premium brand training

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Car Mechanic to join an established main dealership in West London. Applicants must have previous workshop experience, hold a Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, possess a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK.

Location: Park Royal

OTE: Up to £51,200 uncapped

Ref: 31811

Vehicle Technician Company Benefits

• - Manufacturer-accredited training, including Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
• - Career progression and full brand accreditation opportunities
• - Generous annual leave, increasing with service
• - Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• - 24/5 GP access and wellbeing support
• - Life assurance, dental insurance and optional critical illness cover
• - Discounted gym memberships, retail discounts and Techscheme
• - Financial wellbeing support and flexible pay access
• - Carry out servicing and maintenance to manufacturer standards
• - Complete vehicle health checks and identify additional work
• - Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
• - Carry out authorised mechanical repairs and warranty work
• - Complete pre-delivery inspections and fit vehicle accessories
• - Road-test vehicles to confirm repairs are successful
• - Maintain accurate job cards and workshop documentation
• - Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent – essential
• - Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician or Mechanic
• - Strong servicing, maintenance and diagnostic skills
• - Experience from a main dealership or independent garage
• - Ability to work accurately and maintain high workmanship standards
• - Full UK Driving Licence – essential
• - Right to work in the UK

Previous experience with a premium manufacturer would be advantageous but is not essential, as full brand training is available.