Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment; Crawley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday including Bank Holiday

Uncapped Bonus scheme OTE £3,600

Level 3 qualifications support (IMI &

On-going training programme

Career development

Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, и

Life Insurance

Pension scheme

Employee Assistant Program

Long service recognition

Vouchers and health perks

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking a Vehicle Technician for a busy retail centre in Crawley. You will perform light and full-service work, with fast-fit duties including brakes, exhausts, batteries, and suspension parts. Training will be provided to support IMI Level 3 qualifications, including hybrid systems.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence and a passion for automotive technology. General team collaboration and commitment to high standards will drive your career progression within the

Qualifications

• Experience as a vehicle technician preferred.
• No formal qualifications required; training provided.
• Valid UK driving licence required.
• Interest in hybrid cars and automotive technology.

Responsibilities

• Light and full-service work.
• Fast fit duties such as replacing and repairing brakes, exhausts, car batteries, suspension parts.
• Operating precision wheel alignment machinery, interpreting readings, and completing accurate adjustments.
• Carrying out precise tyre diagnostics, fast-fit replacements, and repairs across various vehicle makes.

Skills

Light and full-service

Brake replacement

Wheel alignment

Tyre diagnostics

Teamwork

Hybrid cars interest

Education

IMI Level 3 training

Job description

Our client who is one of the UKs fastest growing fast-fit automotive business, are currently looking for a Vehicle Technician based at their retail centre in Crawley.

As a Vehicle Technician you would be responsible for reviewing work on customers vehicles, completing wide range of fast fit mechanical work and light and full-service work.

You do not need to be a qualified technician for this role, our client is happy to put you through your qualifications!

Location:

Crawley

Pay / salary:

Basic: £32,000 to £34,000

OTE:

Uncapped and realistic £3,600

Shift and schedule:

08:30 - 17:30 Monday to Friday and Saturdays 08:30 16:00 on a rota with a day off in the week.

Benefits:

• 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Uncapped Bonus scheme OTE £3,600
• Will put you though your level 3 qualifications both IMI & Hybrid
• Extensive on-going training programme
• Career development: training and Company growth to boost career progression
• Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs
• Life Insurance
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistant Program
• Long service recognition, enhance maternity and paternity leave
• Retail vouchers, eye care vouchers, buy/sell holidays, flu jab, cycle to work scheme, Company events

Vehicle Technician Responsibilities:

• Light and full-service work
• Fast fit duties such as, Replacing and repairing brakes, exhausts, car batteries, suspension parts
• Operating precision wheel alignment machinery, interpreting readings, and completing accurate adjustments
• Carrying out precise tyre diagnostics, fast-fit replacements, and repairs across various vehicle makes
• Working with the rest of the workshop to achieve targetsWork as a team with the other Vehicle Technicians

To be a Vehicle Technician you will need:

• Valid UK driving licence Essential
• Experience working as a Vehicle Technician (no qualifications needed)
• Have a passion for the Automotive industry and want to develop further
• Want to learn and develop your knowledge of Hybrid cars

Our client

They have over 180 centres within the UK and are actively growing, they are known for their strong national presence, modern service centres and commitment to customer care. They are looking to have over 300 centres within the next 3 years.

They offer a wide range of services including tyres, MOTs, servicing and repairs, supported by their ongoing large investment in training, technology and centre development.