Vehicle Technician

Jaguar Land Rover; Exeter; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Manufacturer training (EV & electrical

Tool insurance

Share incentive scheme

Pension scheme

Online rewards & discounts

Vehicle purchase programme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Jaguar Land Rover Exeter is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join our premium British automotive team. You will service, diagnose and repair vehicles across the Jaguar and Land Rover ranges, delivering first-time fixes with precision and pride in workmanship.

You will work with a broad range of technologies including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery-electric systems, supported by manufacturer training and an accredited pathway to higher levels. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in automotive service and repair (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Current hands-on experience as a Vehicle Technician, ideally in a main dealership environment.
• Own set of tools and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out maintenance and repairs with precision, care and attention to detail.
• Diagnosing, repairing and servicing vehicles to the highest standards.
• Applying your technical expertise to routine, diagnostic and complex repairs.
• Taking pride in delivering quality results and building customer trust.

Skills

Diagnostics

Automotive knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Automotive

Level 3 Light Vehicle qualification

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

This is your chance to work at the sharp end of premium automotive technology, supporting vehicles that demand precision, expertise and pride in workmanship. You will build specialist knowledge across advanced diagnostics, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric technology, backed by manufacturer training as Jaguar Land Rover continues to innovate for the future. Ongoing Manufacturer Training You will have access to manufacturer-specific training, including dedicated EV and electrical training, supporting you to remain at the forefront of technical developments within the automotive sector. If you hold a nationally recognised Level 3 Light Vehicle qualification, such as NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, your experience and qualifications will be reviewed by JLR during onboarding. Following this review, JLR will provide an accreditation pathway to support you towards Level 2 qualified status. If you hold Master Technician certification, JLR will also review your experience and support you through the relevant accreditation pathway towards JLR Level 4 qualified status.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Jaguar Land Rover Vehicle Technician, you will play a key role in protecting the ownership experience for customers who expect precision, reliability and attention to detail from premium British automotive brands. Whether you are working on servicing, diagnostics, complex repairs or MOT-related work, you will help deliver first‑time fixes and quality workmanship across vehicles built around performance, capability, modern luxury and advanced technology.

• Carrying out maintenance and repairs with precision, care and attention to detail.
• Diagnosing, repairing and servicing vehicles to the highest standards.
• Applying your technical expertise to routine, diagnostic and complex repairs.
• Taking pride in delivering quality results and building customer trust. A relevant formal qualification, such as City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Automotive, or equivalent.
• Current hands‑on experience as a Vehicle Technician, ideally within a main dealership environment.
• Your own set of tools.
• A full UK driving licence. At Vertu Jaguar Land Rover Exeter, we are recruiting a skilled Vehicle Technician to support customers across the Jaguar and Land Rover ranges.

What is in It for You?

Competitive Technician Salary Packages We offer competitive salary packages aligned to the specific dealership, role level, skills, qualifications and manufacturer accreditation. The salary ranges available across our Jaguar Land Rover Technician opportunities are outlined below:

• Service & Maintenance Technician - up to £36,950
• Service & Diagnostic Technician - up to £39,410
• Senior Technician - up to £41,870
• Master Technician - up to £45,000
• Plus a £4,000 Sign-On Bonus
• £2,000 paid in your first month
• £2,000 paid after 6 months' service, At Vertu Motors, we are committed to investing in our colleagues' development and creating clear career pathways. As part of our Jaguar Land Rover retailer network, you will benefit from manufacturer training, dedicated EV and electrical training, opportunities to progress through our Evolution Management Development Programme, and the chance to build specialist knowledge within a premium brand environment where performance, capability, technology and customer service come together.

A Comprehensive Benefits Package

• 33 days annual leave, rising to 37 with length of service.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Manufacturer training, including EV and electrical training.
• Tool insurance programme and preferential service rates.
• Share incentive scheme and pension scheme.
• Online rewards platform with cashback and discounts at a range of retailers.
• Colleague vehicle purchase scheme and exclusive discounts.
• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.