Vehicle Technician

Orion Electrotech Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Employee-owned organisation

Bonus last year

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd is seeking a Vehicle Technician in Leicester to diagnose faults, repair components and refurbish systems on luxury and classic vehicles. The role involves hands-on work across mechanical and hydraulic subsystems, with a focus on restoring original parts wherever possible.

The ideal candidate has a strong automotive mechanical background, enjoys fault finding, and can deliver high-quality workmanship both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background in automotive industry.
• Experience with fault finding and problem solving.
• Experience repairing or maintaining vehicle components.
• Capable of high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and reconditioning mechanical and hydraulic components.
• Diagnosing faults and identifying repair solutions.
• Working on steering systems, suspension components, and specialist assemblies.
• Restoring original vehicle parts rather than replacing them wherever possible.
• Supporting refurbishment and restoration projects on luxury and classic vehicles.
• Ensuring all work is completed to exceptional quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical background

Fault finding

Repairing components

Independent work

Teamwork

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Restoration work

Job description

Vehicle Technician

Location: Leicester
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 per annum Annual Profit Share Bonus
Hours: 44 Hours per Week

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Join a Specialist Automotive Engineering Business

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced mechanical professional to join a highly respected employee-owned business specialising in the restoration, refurbishment, and repair of luxury and classic vehicle components.

Working on prestigious marques including Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Aston Martin, you'll be part of a skilled team committed to preserving and restoring original automotive systems to the highest standards.

The Role

This hands-on position involves diagnosing faults, repairing components, and carrying out detailed refurbishment work on a variety of automotive systems.

Duties will include:

• Repairing and reconditioning mechanical and hydraulic components.
• Diagnosing faults and identifying effective repair solutions.
• Working on steering systems, suspension components, and specialist assemblies.
• Restoring original vehicle parts rather than replacing them wherever possible.
• Supporting refurbishment and restoration projects on luxury and classic vehicles.
• Ensuring all work is completed to exceptional quality standards.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a strong mechanical background within the automotive industry.
• Enjoys fault finding and problem solving.
• Has experience repairing, rebuilding, or maintaining vehicle components.
• Takes pride in producing high-quality workmanship.
• Is naturally curious and enjoys understanding how systems operate.
• Can work independently and as part of a close-knit team.

Experience with hydraulic systems, component refurbishment, restoration work, or general vehicle mechanics would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits

• £30,000 - £36,000 annual salary.
• Employee-owned organisation.
• Annual profit-sharing bonus scheme.
• Approximately £4,000 bonus paid per employee last year.
• Stable and secure long-term career opportunity.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious classic and luxury vehicles.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.

Interview Process

• Initial face-to-face interview.
• Practical workshop assessment.
• Hands-on technical evaluation.