Vehicle Technician

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Basildon; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician in Wickford. The role offers a base salary of £41,000 plus bonus potential, with overtime paid at time and a half and a Monday to Friday schedule, avoiding weekends.

You will service, diagnose, and repair a range of vehicles in a professional workshop, focusing on high-quality workmanship and safety compliance. This is a stable, long-term opportunity with clear earning potential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ or IMI qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance.
• Previous experience in a workshop environment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• MOT Tester qualification (desirable, not essential).
• A reliable and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair a range of vehicles.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carry out inspections and routine maintenance.
• Complete all work to a high standard in line with safety regulations.
• Support MOT testing where required.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Fault finding

Mechanical repair

Electrical systems

MOT testing

Education

Level 3 NVQ/IMI Light Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Vehicle Technician - Wickford

£41,000 + Bonus + Overtime (1.5x) + Monday to Friday

High-earning potential, structured hours and long-term stability

We're recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join a well-established and growing workshop in Wickford. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a stable, well-paid role with excellent earning potential and a strong work-life balance.

As a Vehicle Technician in Wickford, you'll be working in a professional workshop environment, carrying out servicing, diagnostics, and repairs across a range of vehicles.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

• Salary of £41,000 depending on experience
• Bonus scheme up to £1,000 per quarter
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Monday to Friday working - no weekends
• Stable, long-term role in a busy workshop
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear career progression

Key Responsibilities:

• Service, maintain, and repair a range of vehicles
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults
• Carry out inspections and routine maintenance
• Complete all work to a high standard in line with safety regulations
• Support MOT testing where required

What we're looking for:

To be successful as a Vehicle Technician, you should have:

• Level 3 NVQ or IMI qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance
• Previous experience in a workshop environment
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• MOT Tester qualification (desirable, not essential)
• A reliable and professional approach

If you're looking for your next step as a Vehicle Technician in Wickford, this is a great opportunity to join a stable and growing business with excellent earning potential.