Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment; Dundonald; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with progression

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced parental pay

GP and mental health support

Healthcare and wellbeing schemes

Salary advances via PayNow

Discounts on retail/travel/fitness

Pension and Life Assurance

Manufacturer training

Job summary

Octane Recruitment seeks a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic for a leading UK automotive retail group. Roles require Level 3 qualification or Level 2 with 3 years’ experience; a full UK driving licence is essential.

Salary up to £43,000 basic plus uncapped bonus and additional productivity/bonus schemes; OTE around £52.4k depending on qualifications. Based in Belfast with Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, some Saturday rota work; 40 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Requires Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (NVQ/City & Guilds) or Level 2 with 3 years’ workshop experience.
• Must own a well-stocked toolbox for workshop duties.
• Experience with servicing, vehicle health checks, fault diagnosis and mechanical/electrical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine vehicle servicing, repairs and health checks per manufacturer guidelines and customer requests.
• Perform diagnostics across mechanical, braking, electrical and powertrain systems using modern workshop tools.
• Complete warranty repairs to manufacturer specs and ensure accurate job cards.
• Conduct road tests to confirm faults are resolved before handover.
• Collaborate with Service Advisors and workshop management to maintain safe practices and efficiency.

Skills

Level 3 LV Maintenance & Repair

Level 2 with 3 years' experience

Well-stocked toolbox

Servicing & diagnostics

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3

Level 2 with 3 years' experience

Tools

Toolbox

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

Vehicle Technician / Mechanic role with a Level 3 qualification, or Level 2 Technician / Mechanic with 3 years' experience, for one of the UK's leading automotive retail groups, working on a wide range of vehicles. Great salary, benefits, overtime and bonus opportunities.

Must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.

Location: Belfast

Salary - Up to £43,000 Basic + Uncapped Bonus + £3,000 Productivity Bonus + Efficiency Bonus + Overtime OTE £52.4k DOE & Qualifications

Days- Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, Saturday mornings on a rota, 40 hours per week

Ref - 31154

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with clear progression
• Generous holiday allowance (increases with service)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• 24/7 online GP and mental health support
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing schemes
• Flexible salary access via PayNow app
• Retail, travel, and fitness discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Manufacturer-accredited training and development

Company

You would be working for one of the UK and Ireland's leading automotive retail and motor groups. Representing 38 volume and premium vehicle manufacturers across over 150 dealership locations, the business delivers top-tier sales, vehicle health checks, manufacturer servicing, and complex warranty repairs using state-of-the‑art diagnostic technology.

Skills and experience

• Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (NVQ/City & Guilds), or equivalent; alternatively, Level 2 Technician/Mechanic qualification with at least 3 years' workshop experience
• Own a well-stocked toolbox suitable for workshop duties
• Experience carrying out servicing, vehicle health checks, fault diagnosis, and general mechanical/electrical repairs

Job Responsibilities for the Vehicle Technician role

• Carry out routine vehicle servicing, repairs, and visual health checks in line with manufacturer guidelines and customer requests.
• Perform diagnostics across mechanical, braking, electrical, and powertrain systems using modern workshop tools and equipment.
• Complete warranty repairs to manufacturer specifications and ensure accurate job card documentation.
• Conduct road tests to ensure all reported faults are fully resolved prior to vehicle handover.
• Collaborate closely with Service Advisors and workshop management to maintain safe working practices and high workshop efficiency.