Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment; Ashford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded IMI training

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Staff discounts on vehicle servicing

Retail discounts and voucher schemes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Holiday buy/sell options

Employee of the Month recognition

Team incentives

Centre of the Month activities

Ongoing career development

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking a Vehicle Technician for an established automotive service centre in Ashford, Kent. The role covers servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and mechanical repairs across a wide range of vehicles.

You will join a busy team with an excellent salary, bonus, training and long-term career development opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Vehicle Technician, Mechanic or Service Technician.
• Strong experience in vehicle servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs.
• Confident carrying out repairs across braking, suspension and exhaust systems.
• Good diagnostic and fault-finding ability.
• Previous fast-fit experience would be advantageous.
• Experience with tyres and wheel alignment would be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle servicing and routine maintenance on a wide range of makes and models.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and identify required repairs.
• Complete general mechanical repairs, including brakes, suspension and exhaust systems.
• Carry out diagnostic and fault-finding work.
• Fit and replace tyres where required.
• Operate wheel alignment equipment and accurately interpret alignment readings.
• Complete vehicle inspections and identify additional repair requirements.
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintain excellent workshop Health & Safety standards.
• Work closely with the wider workshop team to maintain productivity and deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Vehicle servicing

Diagnostics

Fault finding

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Vehicle Technician role for an experienced Technician to join a busy and established automotive service centre, working across servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and mechanical repairs on a wide range of vehicles. Excellent salary, bonus, training and long-term career development opportunities available.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence.

Location: Ashford, Kent

Salary: £34,000 basic per annum plus bonus

Job type: Permanent / full-time role

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm, with Saturdays 8:30am – 4:00pm on a rota basis

Job Reference: 31190

Vehicle Technician Benefits:

• Fully funded IMI training and development opportunities.
• Company pension scheme and life insurance.
• Staff discounts on vehicle servicing, tyres and other automotive services.
• Retail discounts and voucher schemes.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Holiday buy and sell options.
• Employee of the Month recognition and rewards.
• Team incentives and Centre of the Month activities.
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities.

Vehicle Technician Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Vehicle Technician, Mechanic or Service Technician.
• Strong experience in vehicle servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs.
• Confident carrying out repairs across braking, suspension and exhaust systems.
• Good diagnostic and fault-finding ability.
• Previous fast-fit experience would be advantageous.
• Experience with tyres and wheel alignment would be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Vehicle Technician Job role:

• Carry out vehicle servicing and routine maintenance on a wide range of makes and models.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and identify required repairs.
• Complete general mechanical repairs, including brakes, suspension and exhaust systems.
• Carry out diagnostic and fault-finding work.
• Fit and replace tyres where required.
• Operate wheel alignment equipment and accurately interpret alignment readings.
• Complete vehicle inspections and identify additional repair requirements.
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintain excellent workshop Health & Safety standards.
• Work closely with the wider workshop team to maintain productivity and deliver excellent customer service.

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.