Vehicle Technician

Autotech Recruit; Bedford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Team bonus scheme

Ongoing training and development

Staff vehicle scheme

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Tool insurance

Long-term career stability

No Saturday working

Job summary

Autotech Recruit is helping a well-established family-owned automotive business in Bedford to find an experienced Vehicle Technician. You will service, maintain, and repair a wide range of vehicles in a busy, supportive workshop and strive for high workmanship and customer satisfaction.

The role requires Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, at least 3 years’ experience, strong diagnostic skills, and a clean UK licence.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar technician role.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs.
• Diagnosing faults efficiently and accurately.
• Completing work to a high standard with strong attention to detail.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain excellent workshop standards.
• Delivering high-quality, customer-focused workmanship at all times.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures and manufacturer standards where applicable.

Skills

Diagnostic & fault-finding

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

A well-established, family-owned automotive business is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join its busy service department. This opportunity would suit a versatile technician who enjoys working on a variety of vehicles, solving technical issues, and delivering high-quality workmanship.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of vehicles while ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards. Working within a supportive workshop environment, the Vehicle Technician will play a key role in delivering an excellent customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs.
• Diagnosing faults efficiently and accurately.
• Completing work to a high standard with strong attention to detail.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain excellent workshop standards.
• Delivering high-quality, customer-focused workmanship at all times.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures and manufacturer standards where applicable.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar technician role.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• A confident and efficient approach to servicing and repair work.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Desirable

• MOT Tester qualification or a desire to gain the qualification.
• Electric Vehicle (EV) qualification or willingness to undertake EV training.
• Experience working across a variety of vehicle makes and models.

The client is particularly interested in speaking with reliable, motivated individuals who take pride in their work and are looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional workshop environment.

The Company

Our client is a respected, family-run automotive business with multiple successful locations and a strong reputation for customer service and quality workmanship. Having built a loyal customer base through expertise, trust, and exceptional aftersales support, the business continues to invest in its people and facilities while maintaining its core values.

The workshop team operates within a collaborative environment where technical knowledge is shared, development is encouraged, and every team member contributes to the continued success of the business.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.
• Team bonus scheme with realistic earning potential.
• Ongoing training and development, including manufacturer, in-house, and professional qualifications.
• Staff vehicle scheme.
• Employee discounts.
• Pension scheme.
• Tool insurance.
• Long-term career stability with a well-established employer.
• No Saturday working.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm
If you’re an experienced Vehicle Technician looking for a stable role with a supportive employer that genuinely values its employees, we’d be keen to hear from you