Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment; Bothwell; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with progression

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and-adp

GP and mental health support

Healthcare and wellbeing schemes

Flexible salary access via PayNow app

Discounts: Retail, travel, fitness

Pension scheme and Life Assurance

Manufacturer-accredited training

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic for a leading automotive retail group in the Hamilton area. A Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification, or Level 2 with 3 years' workshop experience, is required.

The role covers servicing, diagnostics and repairs across a wide range of vehicles, with overtime and bonus opportunities. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £43,000 plus productivity and performance bonuses, generous holiday, pension, health

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (NVQ/City & Guilds) or equivalent; Level 2 with 3 years' experience accepted.
• Own a well-stocked toolbox suitable for workshop duties.
• Experience carrying out servicing, health checks, fault diagnosis, and general mechanical/electrical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, repairs and health checks as per manufacturer guidelines.
• Perform diagnostics across mechanical, braking, electrical and powertrain systems using modern workshop tools.
• Complete warranty repairs to manufacturer specifications and document job cards accurately.
• Conduct road tests to ensure faults are resolved before handover.
• Collaborate with Service Advisors and workshop management to maintain safety and efficiency.

Skills

Servicing & diagnostics experience

Toolbox with workshop experience

Electrical/mechanical repairs

Education

Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (NVQ/City & Guilds)

Level 2 Technician/Mechanic with 3 years' workshop experience

Job description

Vehicle Technician / Mechanic role with a Level 3 qualification, or Level 2 Technician / Mechanic with 3 years' experience, for one of the UK's leading automotive retail groups, working on a wide range of vehicles. Great salary, benefits, overtime and bonus opportunities.

Must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.

Location - Hamilton

Salary - Up to £43,000 Basic + Uncapped Bonus + £3,000 Productivity Bonus + Efficiency Bonus + Overtime OTE £52.4k DOE & Qualifications

Days- Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm, Saturday mornings on a rota, 40 hours per week or choose a 4 day working ween (Mon - Thur or Tue - Fri, 42 hours per week)

Ref - 31151

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with clear progression
• Generous holiday allowance (increases with service)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• 24/7 online GP and mental health support
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing schemes
• Flexible salary access via PayNow app
• Retail, travel, and fitness discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Manufacturer-accredited training and development

Company

You would be working for one of the UK and Ireland's leading automotive retail and motor groups. Representing 38 volume and premium vehicle manufacturers across over 150 dealership locations, the business delivers top-tier sales, vehicle health checks, manufacturer servicing, and complex warranty repairs using state-of-the-art diagnostic technology.

Skills and experience

• Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (NVQ/City & Guilds), or equivalent; alternatively, Level 2 Technician/Mechanic qualification with at least 3 years' workshop experience
• Own a well-stocked toolbox suitable for workshop duties
• Experience carrying out servicing, vehicle health checks, fault diagnosis, and general mechanical/electrical repairs

Job Responsibilities for the Vehicle Technician role

• Carry out routine vehicle servicing, repairs, and visual health checks in line with manufacturer guidelines and customer requests.
• Perform diagnostics across mechanical, braking, electrical, and powertrain systems using modern workshop tools and equipment.
• Complete warranty repairs to manufacturer specifications and ensure accurate job card documentation.
• Conduct road tests to ensure all reported faults are fully resolved prior to vehicle handover.
• Collaborate closely with Service Advisors and workshop management to maintain safe working practices and high workshop efficiency.

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