Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent specialist garage in Colchester is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 and emphasizes a supportive work environment with no weekend work. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in vehicle diagnostics and possess their own tools. Enjoy benefits like private health care, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Private health care insurance

Holiday entitlement of 22 days p.a. + bank holidays

Ongoing external training courses

Year-round social opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Vehicle Technician.
• Possess a wide-ranging knowledge of vehicle diagnostics.
• Able to competently work on timing chains, clutches, and cambelts.
• Must have a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service to customers.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle issues.
• Maintain high standards without target pressure.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Timing chains

Clutches

Cambelts

Proven track record as a Vehicle Technician

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

Are you an experienced Vehicle Technician that wants to work in a place which offers something different from the norm? If so this employer could offer that next exciting opportunity for you!

They are looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician to see themselves working here for the long term, as they know that people who are happy in their working environment can offer the best service to their customers and colleagues.

The ideal candidate will have long-standing and stable experience within a vehicle technician role. Preferably you will be an MOT tester, though this is not necessary.

As an employer they have high values and think of their staff first. They offer:

• They are endeavouring to be the best place for a Vehicle Technician to work for – they want their team to feel valued and to have an environment where they can grow and develop while being appreciated by the management team.
• They do not overbook the diary, recognising that a stressed Vehicle Technician cannot maintain high standards.
• They do not operate on a target-based salary; they want customers to receive the repairs they need, not incentives to hit targets.
• Continual investment in the newest equipment; they invest in the workshop so Technicians can do a good job.
• Ongoing external training courses to keep the team at the best possible standard.
• Year-round social opportunities (e.g., summer and Christmas parties) to help staff connect with colleagues and their families.
• No weekend work and closures on bank holidays; a reduced working week to support work–life balance.
• Private health care insurance for team members with over 18 months’ service, including access to GP services, mental health support, and PT sessions.

Benefits within this Vehicle Technician role include:

• Weekday Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm
• Basic Salary up to £45,000 p.a. (depending on qualifications and experience)
• Holiday entitlement of 22 days p.a. + bank holidays
• Contract: Full Time, Permanent

The successful Vehicle Technician will be:

• Proven track record as a Vehicle Technician
• Possess a sound and wide-ranging knowledge of vehicle diagnostics
• Able to competently work on timing chains, clutches and cambelts
• Must have a full driving license
• Must have own tools

If you would like more information about this Vehicle Technician vacancy, or you would like to find out about other Automotive Jobs in the area, contact James at Perfect Placement today!

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