Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £30k–£36k

Uncapped bonus scheme

25 days holiday (25 with service)

Overtime paid

Pension

Staff discounts

Cycle-to-work

Assistance programme

Long service awards

Corporate discount scheme

Career development

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting for a Vehicle Technician at their North Bristol centre. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician to join a leading used car supermarket group in the UK automotive sector.

You will diagnose faults, perform repairs and servicing, carry out MOT tests where qualified, and ensure all work meets high safety and quality standards. The role offers a competitive salary and progression paths within a top employer in the industry.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent)
• UK driving licence with minimal points
• A stocked toolbox suitable for vehicle repairs
• MOT qualification is desirable but not essential
• Demonstrable pride in work, attention to detail, and safety compliance

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic testing to identify faults on all makes and models
• Perform vehicle repairs, services, and routine maintenance tasks
• Carry out MOT tests, where qualified
• Ensure work is completed to the highest standards, adhering to health and safety procedures
• Accurately diagnose vehicle issues and report findings to the Service Centre Manager
• Maintain high-quality work with attention to detail and safety compliance
• Contribute to the efficient daily operation of the workshop

Skills

Diagnostic testing

Vehicle maintenance

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading used car supermarket group for the position of Vehicle Technician at their North Bristol centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Vehicle Technician to join a reputable company recognised as one of the UK's top employers in the automotive industry.

Benefits for the successful Vehicle Technician:

• Competitive starting salary of £30,000 to £36,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Uncapped efficiency-based bonus scheme, with some employees earning over £3,000 annually, and many earning significantly more
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days with length of service
• Overtime paid at normal rate
• Workplace pension scheme
• Staff discounts on vehicle purchases and corporate benefits
• Cycle-to-work scheme, colleague assistance programme, and long service awards
• Access to a comprehensive corporate discount scheme
• Opportunity to work with a company ranked as one of Glassdoor's 'Best Companies to Work For' in 2021
• Clear career development pathways within the UK's leading used car supermarket group
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with 1 in 4 Saturdays, 8:30am to 12:30pm, paid as overtime

Duties:

• Conduct diagnostic testing to identify faults on all makes and models of vehicles
• Perform vehicle repairs, services, and routine maintenance tasks
• Carry out MOT tests, where qualified
• Ensure work is completed to the highest standards, adhering to health and safety procedures
• Accurately diagnose vehicle issues and report findings to the Service Centre Manager
• Maintain high-quality work with attention to detail and safety compliance
• Contribute to the efficient daily operation of the workshop

Requirements for the Vehicle Technician position:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair at minimum
• UK driving licence with minimal points
• A stocked toolbox suitable for vehicle repairs
• MOT qualification is desirable but not essential
• Demonstrable pride in work, excellent attention to detail, and a focus on accuracy