Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement; Colchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician for an independent garage in Colchester. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000, weekdays only, with no weekend work. Candidates should have a proven track record in vehicle diagnostics and be competent in timing chains, clutches, and cambelts. Additional benefits include private health care after 18 months and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement of 22 days + bank holidays

Private health care after 18 months

Opportunities for external training courses

Occasional social events

Reduced working week for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Sound knowledge of vehicle diagnostics.
• Competent in working on timing chains, clutches, and cambelts.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality vehicle diagnostics, servicing, and repairs.
• Work with the workshop team to maintain standards.
• Engage in ongoing training and development opportunities.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Timing chains

Clutches

Cambelts

Team collaboration

Education

Proven track record as a Vehicle Technician

Full driving license

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Overview

Vehicle Technician required in Colchester. Basic Salary up to £45,000 dependent on experience and qualifications. Monday to Friday, No Weekends. Opportunity to join a growing independent specialist garage. They are looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician who sees themselves working here for the long term.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality vehicle diagnostics, servicing and repairs as a Technician.
• Work with the workshop team to maintain standards and deliver necessary repair work, including timing chains, clutches and cambelts where applicable.
• Operate in a feedback-driven environment that avoids overbooking and excessive target pressure.
• Engage in ongoing training and development opportunities offered by the employer.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Vehicle Technician.
• Sound and wide-ranging knowledge of vehicle diagnostics.
• Ability to competently work on timing chains, clutches and cambelts.
• Full driving license required.
• Own tools are required.
• Preferably an MOT tester, although not essential.

Benefits

• Weekday Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm.
• Basic Salary up to £45,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience).
• Holiday entitlement of 22 days per year + bank holidays.
• Contract: Full Time, Permanent.
• Private health care for team members after 18 months, including access to GP and mental health support.
• Opportunities for external training courses and development.
• Occasional social events (e.g., summer and Christmas parties) to support work-life balance.
• No weekend work and bank holidays observed; reduced working week to support wellbeing.

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