Vehicle Technician

Purely Recruitment Solutions; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Bonus

Holiday pay

Pension

Company events

Induction & training

Staff discounts

Death in Service

Eye & dental care

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our client’s Cirencester workshop. Working hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday with alternating Saturday mornings, in a permanent role.

You will diagnose faults, service and repair vehicles to manufacturer standards, maintain detailed records, and stay up to date with evolving vehicle technology. A minimum of three years’ experience and NVQ level 2/3 are preferred. Full UK driving licence required.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience working on light vehicles.
• NVQ level 2/3
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills across vehicle systems
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work well in a busy workshop

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs
• Perform diagnostics across vehicle systems
• Service, repair, and maintain vehicles to manufacturer standards
• Complete vehicle health checks with customer video presentations
• Advise on future maintenance or repairs
• Keep to allocated timeframes and record work
• Maintain clean, safe workshop and comply with health and safety
• Stay updated with vehicle technology through training

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Workshop safety

Education

NVQ level 2/3

Job description

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Cirencester

8:30am - 5:00pm – Monday - Friday & alternating Saturday Morning - 8:30am -12.00pm

Permanent

Salary is dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our client based in Cirencester.

Position Overview

As a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of customer vehicles through diagnostics, servicing, maintenance, and repairs. Working with a variety of vehicle systems, you will identify and resolve faults efficiently while maintaining high manufacturer and company standards. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive, customer-focused approach. You will be part of a busy workshop environment where teamwork, quality, and efficiency are highly valued.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Confirm reported vehicle issues, diagnose faults, and carry out necessary repairs
• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting across a range of vehicle systems
• Carry out routine servicing, repairs, and maintenance to manufacturer standards
• Complete vehicle health checks, including customer video presentations of vehicle condition
• Advise on any future maintenance or repair work identified during inspections
• Ensure jobs are completed within allocated timeframes to meet deadlines
• Maintain accurate records of completed work where required
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organised at all times
• Comply with health and safety standards and participate in ongoing training
• Stay up to date with evolving vehicle technology through regular manufacturer training

You will ideally have

• At least three years’ experience working on light vehicles
• NVQ level 2/3
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills across a broad range of vehicle systems
• A preference for working in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent time management and the ability to manage time allowed for each job
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
• A customer-focused mindset
• The ability to thrive in a busy workshop environment
• A full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Monthly Time Saved Bonus & Video Bonus
• 31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays), increasing by 1 day after every 5 years of service
• Company pension contribution
• Annual company events
• Bespoke induction and development training
• Staff discounts on vehicle purchases and servicing
• Death in Service benefit
• Free eye tests, dental, and therapy treatments