Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £37k

OTE £55k+

Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00

30 days holiday incl bank holidays + 1

Training opportunities

Toolbox insurance £20,000

Long-service holiday entitlement

Health & wellbeing services

Life assurance 3x salary

Car purchase schemes

MOT and servicing discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd seeks a skilled Vehicle Technician for a Southampton/Hampshire multi-site dealer group. The role covers servicing, diagnostics and repairs to brand standards in a modern workshop.

Open to experienced technicians at all levels, including diagnostic specialists and juniors seeking development, with strong customer service and attention to detail expected.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience as a Vehicle Technician; diagnostic skills advantageous.
• Strong servicing skills with ability to work on various makes/models.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, repairs and maintenance to manufacturer standards.
• Perform diagnostic testing and fault finding.
• Maintain accurate records of all work and use modern workshop equipment.

Skills

Servicing skills

Diagnostic testing

Fault finding

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Driving licence

UK work rights

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

We are recruiting a Vehicle Technician on behalf of our client, a well-established multi-site dealership group in Southampton, Hampshire. This Vehicle Technician position offers the opportunity to join a supportive, modern workshop representing a respected volume vehicle brand. This role is suitable for experienced technicians across all levels, including diagnostic specialists, service technicians and motivated junior technicians seeking further development.

Benefits :

• Competitive basic salary of up to £37,000, dependent on experience
• On-target earnings of £55,000+
• Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00, with weekends off
• 30 days' holiday inclusive of bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Regular manufacturer training and development opportunities
• Toolbox insurance up to £20,000
• Long-service holiday entitlement and rewards
• Health and wellbeing services
• Life assurance of up to three times your annual salary
• Subsidised manufacturer car purchase schemes for your family
• Discounted MOT and servicing
• Long-term career progression within a large dealership group

Duties of a Vehicle Technician:

• Carry out vehicle servicing, repairs and maintenance to manufacturer standards
• Complete diagnostic testing and fault finding
• Work efficiently within agreed timeframes
• Maintain accurate records of all work completed
• Use modern workshop equipment and technology
• Attend manufacturer training programmes
• Follow all health and safety procedures

Requirements of a Vehicle Technician:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience as a qualified Vehicle Technician
• Strong servicing skills; diagnostic experience is advantageous
• Experience working on a variety of makes and models
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to work independently, as part of a team and under pressure
• A full UK driving licence, preferably clean
• The right to live and work in the UK

This Vehicle Technician opportunity provides excellent earning potential, professional training and genuine career development within a family-focused dealership environment.