Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement; Andover; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £45,000

29 days annual leave + birthday off

Workplace pension scheme

In-house technical training

Modern working environment

Personal use of workshop outside hours

Friendly, long-standing team in Andovr

Job summary

Perfect Placement is recruiting for a Vehicle Technician in Andover. The role involves fault diagnosis, servicing and repairing customer vehicles, and reporting on condition and performance to the Workshop Manager.

You will work within a busy workshop, maintaining high standards and meeting deadlines. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £45,000, 29 days leave plus birthday off, a pension, ongoing training, modern facilities, and the option for personal use of the workshop outside hours.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are mandatory, but an IMI/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is advantageous
• Extensive practical, "time served" experience as a Vehicle Technician
• Valid UK driving licence with minimal points
• Strong team player with a commitment to quality workmanship
• High standard of work and attention to detail
• Motivated to work towards team targets
• A Class 4 and 7 MOT testing licence is desirable but not essential; training can be provided for suitable individuals

Responsibilities

• Conduct fault diagnosis, servicing, maintenance, and repair work on customer vehicles
• Accurately identify vehicle faults and report on vehicle condition, safety, reliability, and performance to the Workshop Manager
• Adhere to all health and safety protocols and work quality procedures
• Work efficiently within a busy workshop environment
• Ensure all work is completed to the highest standard and within set deadlines
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all work carried out
• Support team members as required to meet workshop targets

Skills

Time served experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Quality workmanship

Education

IMI/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a respected independent service centre in Andover for a Vehicle Technician. This role offers an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals to join a well-established local business with over 60 years of operation. The Vehicle Technician will be integral to delivering high-quality vehicle diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Benefits of the Vehicle Technician

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications
• 29 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Workplace pension scheme
• In-house technical training and professional development opportunities
• Modern working environment
• Personal use of the workshop outside of working hours
• Opportunity to work with a friendly, long-standing team operating in Andover

Duties of the Vehicle Technician

• Conduct fault diagnosis, servicing, maintenance, and repair work on customer vehicles
• Accurately identify vehicle faults and report on vehicle condition, safety, reliability, and performance to the Workshop Manager
• Adhere to all health and safety protocols and work quality procedures
• Work efficiently within a busy workshop environment
• Ensure all work is completed to the highest standard and within set deadlines
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all work carried out
• Support team members as required to meet workshop targets

Requirements of the Vehicle Technician

• No formal qualifications are mandatory, but an IMI/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is advantageous
• Extensive practical, "time served" experience as a Vehicle Technician
• Valid UK driving licence with minimal points
• Strong team player with a commitment to quality workmanship
• High standard of work and attention to detail
• Motivated to work towards team targets
• A Class 4 and 7 MOT testing licence is desirable but not essential; training can be provided for suitableindividuals