Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Limited; Barking; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 8% of salary

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Day shifts only

24–26 days' annual leave + holidays

Life assurance 2x salary

Pension or pension plan

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Vehicle Technician in Barking to service, repair and maintain a fleet of cars and vans. The ideal candidate will have Level 2 with 3+ years’ experience or Level 3 with strong diagnostic skills, and the right to work in the UK.

Overtime is paid and there is a clear progression path through IMI-accredited training. The role requires 42.5 hours per week on day shifts, with overtime available.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification with 3+ years as Technician or Mechanic.
• Fully qualified to Level 3.
• Strong servicing, maintenance and mechanical repair experience.
• Good vehicle diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair a varied fleet of cars and vans.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical vehicle faults.
• Inspect vehicles and identify required repairs.
• Complete mechanical repairs safely and efficiently.
• Ensure vehicles remain safe, roadworthy and legally compliant.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship across all repairs.
• Work closely with the workshop team to maximise fleet availability.

Skills

Servicing

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Safety

Education

Level 2 qualification

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Vehicle Technician Barking

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Mechanic to join a fleet workshop in Barking. Applicants must either hold a Level 2 qualification with at least 3 years' employment as a Technician/Mechanic, or be fully qualified to Level 3, with strong servicing, repair and diagnostic experience and the right to work in the UK.

Job Details

• Location: Barking


• Salary: £39,729 basic


• OTE: £45,729 plus overtime


• Hours: 42.5 hours per week day shifts only


• Overtime: Available as required, paid at time and a half


• Reference: 31671

Vehicle Technician Company Benefits

• Bonus worth up to 8% of salary not based on time saved


• Overtime paid at time and a half


• Day shifts only


• 24 days' annual leave, increasing to 26 days with service, plus public holidays


• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days' annual leave


• Birthday off


• Life assurance at 2x salary


• Health Cash Plan and Dental Plan


• Colleague Assistance Programme and wellbeing support


• Exclusive colleague vehicle leasing schemes


• Pension and Save As You Earn share scheme


• Retail discounts and cashback


• Financial wellbeing support


• IMI-accredited technical training

Vehicle Technician Role

• Service, maintain and repair a varied fleet of cars and vans


• Diagnose mechanical and electrical vehicle faults


• Inspect vehicles and identify required repairs


• Complete mechanical repairs safely and efficiently


• Ensure vehicles remain safe, roadworthy and legally compliant


• Maintain high standards of workmanship across all repairs


• Work closely with the workshop team to maximise fleet availability

Vehicle Technician Requirements

• Level 2 qualification with at least 3 years' employment as a Vehicle Technician or Mechanic, or a fully qualified Level 3 Technician


• Strong servicing, maintenance and mechanical repair experience


• Good vehicle diagnostic and fault-finding skills


• Comfortable working across a varied car and van fleet


• Strong focus on safety, quality and vehicle compliance


• Reliable and able to work effectively within a workshop team


• Right to work in the UK