Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Life assurance protection

Tool insurance coverage

Employee discounts on vehicle services

EV/hybrid tech training

Digital portal exclusive savings

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd seeks a Vehicle Technician in Farnborough for a leading automotive group. Open to Level 3 Technicians or Level 2 with 3+ years experience; right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence are required.

Salary is up to £40,000 basic plus bonus and overtime with OTE £60,000 per annum. The role is permanent and full-time with standard hours Monday to Friday and occasional Saturday mornings on rotation.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualified Technician, or Level 2 Technician with at least 3 years’ experience.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive vehicle servicing in line with manufacturer standards (oil changes, filters, components).
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults across braking, steering, suspension and basic engine systems.
• Complete thorough EV health checks (eVHCs) and record findings on digital job cards.
• Record accurate findings and parts requirements clearly.
• Complete standard warranty repairs per factory protocols and timeframes.
• Maintain high workshop productivity to meet efficiency and first-time fix targets.

Skills

Workshop experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

IMI/City & Guilds equivalent qualification

Job description

Vehicle Technician / Mechanic role for a Level 3 qualified Technician, or a Level 2 Technician / Mechanic with at least 3 years’ experience, working with one of the UK’s leading automotive groups on a wide range of vehicles. Excellent salary, benefits, overtime, and bonus opportunities available.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence.

Location: Farnborough

Salary: up to £40,000 basic plus bonus and overtime, OTE £60,000 per annum

Job type: Permanent / full-time role

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, 1 in 4 Saturday mornings on a rota

Vehicle Technician Benefits:

• Strong basic salary with highly rewarding individual efficiency and team performance bonuses.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with your length of service.
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance protection worth twice your salary.
• Peace of mind with full, comprehensive workshop tool insurance coverage.
• Generous discounts on personal car purchases and leasing plans, with substantial employee savings on vehicle servicing, parts, and repairs.
• Dedicated training in EV and hybrid technology, diagnostics, and high-voltage systems.
• Digital portal access offering exclusive savings at major high-street retailers.
• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent IMI / City & Guilds qualification).
• Hands-on workshop experience as a mechanic or technician, ideally within a franchised dealership environment.

Vehicle Technician Job role:

• Carry out comprehensive vehicle servicing, including oil changes, filter replacements, and component updates, in line with manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults across braking, steering, suspension, and basic engine systems.
• Complete thorough Electronic Vehicle Health Checks (eVHCs) to identify and record any work required.
• Record accurate technical findings and parts requirements clearly on digital job cards.
• Complete standard warranty repairs in line with factory protocols and agreed timeframes.
• Maintain high levels of workshop productivity to meet individual efficiency and first-time fix targets.