Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist automotive recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician in Chelmsford. Responsibilities include performing vehicle health checks, conducting services, and executing repairs as authorized. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent, along with industry experience and a valid UK driving license. The role offers a competitive salary package with additional benefits such as enhanced holidays and health coverage.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays that increase with service

Critical illness cover after 2 years

Smart Health - free access to support 24 hours a day

Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Potential for additional earnings through commission or bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Motor industry experience (brand or non-brand).
• Full and valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology.
• Conducting vehicle service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines.
• Carrying out additional repairs once authorised by the customer.
• Warranty repairs per the manufacturer's guidelines.
• Taking customers' vehicles out on road tests to ensure faults are rectified.
• Completing all relevant paperwork to a high standard.

Job description

Overview

Vehicle Technician — Location: Chelmsford. Salary: OTE up to £51,600 + extra 2k for EV Qualification. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5.30pm with 30 minutes lunch; Saturdays on rota 8am to 1pm (1 in 3 as overtime).

My client is recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician for our client's specialist site in the Chelmsford area. While working alongside other experienced vehicle technicians, you will play a vital role, carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology, conducting vehicle services, and carrying out any additional repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology
• Conducting vehicle service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and customer requests
• Carrying out any additional repairs once authorised by the customer
• Warranty repairs are per the manufacturer's guidelines and relevant write up is complete
• Taking the customers vehicle out on a road test to ensure all faults are rectified
• Complete all relevant paperwork to a high standard

Requirements

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent
• Motor industry experience (brand or non-brand)
• Full and valid UK driving licence

Benefits

• Enhanced holidays that increase with service
• Critical illness cover after 2 years and Life Assurance
• Smart Health - free access to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• For some roles, additional earning potential through commission or bonus

VTMDL Consultant: Liam Bolton. Reference: 28005

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive / Motor Trade recruitment agency. We deal with all aspects of the motor trade so if you have experience then we will be keen to have a chat; everything from Car Dealerships, HGV companies, Fleet companies, manufacturers & independent sites.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.